As I am approaching my minFI goal and subsequent retirement from my current job, I have been running all my options.
One of those options is seasonal work and I ran across this website called
www.CoolWorks.com. I've been spending a bit of time picturing myself doing some of these jobs in the future.
It lists tons of seasonal (and some full time) in interesting places such as National Parks, remote ranches, and other places such as resorts. Available jobs go from housekeeping/maintenance or front desk work, to running a ski lift, to managing the place (and everything in between, I recently saw a few jobs working in a bicycle rental/touring business at the Grand Canyon).
Most of these seasonal jobs (approx. 4 months) include housing and meals, along with a small pay - something around $1500-2000/month. Some also hire couples.
I think the combination of being out in nature, having our basic needs taken care of, a bit of cash to pad the 'stache, and short time commitments are ideal little "gigs" that some in our community would love to do.
For those thinking of barista FIRE, coast FIRE, or for those already in FIRE just wanting to do something different for a couple months I think this is an interesting option.
What do you think about it all? Pros/cons?