Landscaping and construction - Many migrant workers who cross international borders find work in this area, as it is the least demanding in terms of language barriers. Having experience is essential, however, as you’d be required to work with potentially dangerous equipment and machinery. {“smallUrl”:“https://www. wikihow. com/images/thumb/6/60/Become-a-Hobo-Step-3Bullet1. jpg/v4-460px-Become-a-Hobo-Step-3Bullet1. jpg”,“bigUrl”:"/images/thumb/6/60/Become-a-Hobo-Step-3Bullet1. jpg/aid147447-v4-728px-Become-a-Hobo-Step-3Bullet1. jpg",“smallWidth”:460,“smallHeight”:345,“bigWidth”:728,“bigHeight”:546,“licensing”:"<div class="mw-parser-output">
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<br />\n</p></div>"} Farm hand - If you’ve ever thought about becoming a farmer, there are internships all over the world that offer housing, food, a stipend, and experience, in exchange for getting your hands dirty. You can follow harvest seasons around the country or around the globe. Progressive farms tend to provide better circumstances. {“smallUrl”:“https://www. wikihow. com/images/thumb/0/01/Become-a-Hobo-Step-3Bullet2. jpg/v4-460px-Become-a-Hobo-Step-3Bullet2. jpg”,“bigUrl”:"/images/thumb/0/01/Become-a-Hobo-Step-3Bullet2. jpg/aid147447-v4-728px-Become-a-Hobo-Step-3Bullet2. jpg",“smallWidth”:460,“smallHeight”:345,“bigWidth”:728,“bigHeight”:546,“licensing”:"<div class="mw-parser-output">
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<br />\n</p></div>"} Fishing - Serve as a deckhand, cook, or fisherman as you travel the high seas. {“smallUrl”:“https://www. wikihow. com/images/thumb/4/47/Become-a-Hobo-Step-3Bullet3. jpg/v4-460px-Become-a-Hobo-Step-3Bullet3. jpg”,“bigUrl”:"/images/thumb/4/47/Become-a-Hobo-Step-3Bullet3. jpg/aid147447-v4-728px-Become-a-Hobo-Step-3Bullet3. jpg",“smallWidth”:460,“smallHeight”:345,“bigWidth”:728,“bigHeight”:546,“licensing”:"<div class="mw-parser-output">
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How will you get from place to place? Hobos are often associated with train-hopping, because this is what many hobos during the Great Depression did. A car can double as transportation and sleeping quarters, but keep in mind that gas is expensive, and upkeep on a vehicle is a major expense and if the expense bothers you, hitch-hiking is a good option since it’s free. Some hobos prefer bicycles, but this will limit your range (to warm weather regions) and limit how much you can carry. A motorcycle can get you where you’re going faster, but has maintenance requirements similar to those of a car, though not to the same degree. Buses are also an option: Greyhound, in the US at least, offers steep discounts when you purchase tickets a week in advance, and even more for still earlier purchases. Buy tickets at the station for the best deals; web purchases have an extra $3 or $4 tagged on whether the tickets are mailed or “on call”. {“smallUrl”:“https://www. wikihow. com/images/thumb/f/fa/Become-a-Hobo-Step-5Bullet1. jpg/v4-460px-Become-a-Hobo-Step-5Bullet1. jpg”,“bigUrl”:"/images/thumb/f/fa/Become-a-Hobo-Step-5Bullet1. jpg/aid147447-v4-728px-Become-a-Hobo-Step-5Bullet1. jpg",“smallWidth”:460,“smallHeight”:345,“bigWidth”:728,“bigHeight”:546,“licensing”:"<div class="mw-parser-output">
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<br />\n</p></div>"} Where will you sleep? Unless the place you work can offer housing, you will have to sleep in your car (if you have one), urban camp, squat in an abandoned building, or stay in hostels or motels. Another option is using the Communities Directory online to find urban co-ops, land trusts, and other alternative housing arrangements, which often welcome guests. See directory. ic. org. Yet another option is a traveler’s network such as couchsurfing. com or globalfreeloaders. com, which offer free lodging to those who intend to contribute (in kind, or in other ways). Consider the costs and dangers associated with each. {“smallUrl”:“https://www. wikihow. com/images/thumb/f/f6/Become-a-Hobo-Step-5Bullet2. jpg/v4-460px-Become-a-Hobo-Step-5Bullet2. jpg”,“bigUrl”:"/images/thumb/f/f6/Become-a-Hobo-Step-5Bullet2. jpg/aid147447-v4-728px-Become-a-Hobo-Step-5Bullet2. jpg",“smallWidth”:460,“smallHeight”:345,“bigWidth”:728,“bigHeight”:546,“licensing”:"<div class="mw-parser-output">
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<br />\n</p></div>"} Where will you take showers? Some campsites have showers, but many don’t, so you may consider purchasing portable shower equipment. You can also obtain a membership to a national gym chain and use the showers there (provided you actually work out and maintain your appearance). How will you defend yourself? A nomadic lifestyle can be a dangerous one because you’re constantly putting yourself in unfamiliar situations, and you’re probably alone—both of which can make you a target for theft and assault. You’ll need to outline some precautions you can take, such as always letting people know where you are, carrying a cell phone - and only going places where there’s a reliable signal, having an alert system or weapon on you, etc. In addition, always know where you are so when you call for help you will be able to give them a location. {“smallUrl”:“https://www. wikihow. com/images/thumb/1/1f/Become-a-Hobo-Step-5Bullet4. jpg/v4-460px-Become-a-Hobo-Step-5Bullet4. jpg”,“bigUrl”:"/images/thumb/1/1f/Become-a-Hobo-Step-5Bullet4. jpg/aid147447-v4-728px-Become-a-Hobo-Step-5Bullet4. jpg",“smallWidth”:460,“smallHeight”:345,“bigWidth”:728,“bigHeight”:546,“licensing”:"<div class="mw-parser-output">
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<br />\n</p></div>"} circle with two parallel arrows - get out fast, hobos not welcome wavy line (signifying water) above an X - fresh water and a campsite nearby three diagonal lines - not a safe place. cross - “angel food,” (food served to hobos after a party)
