| How to Get a Traveling Job Posted: 05 Jun 2019 01:00 AM PDT If you don't want to work a normal 9-5 job where you're stuck behind a desk all day, consider getting a job that allows you to travel. There are a variety of ways you can travel for work, including working in the travel industry, joining an international organization, and teaching abroad. Consider your skill set and choose an option that suits your interests to get a job that lets you make money while you travel! EditWorking in the Travel Industry - Become a flight attendant to fly all over the world as part of your job. Flight attendants travel daily and often get to spend the night in exotic locations, all while earning a good income and receiving nice benefits like discounted flights. Experience in the service industry or customer service will help you get a flight attendant job.[1]
- Requirements for flight attendants are different among different airlines. In general, you will need to be in good physical health, be able to stand on your feet for long periods of time, and be able to reach the overhead bins.
- Lots of airlines post available flight attendant jobs on their websites. Search online for available jobs with airlines that operate out of airports in your area.
- It's important to know that flight attendants often work odd hours, especially when starting out, and you won't be able to choose which destinations you fly to when you begin.
- Work on a cruise ship to travel the world with free room and board. Working on a cruise ship will allow you to travel full-time while earning a salary and living for free aboard a cruise ship. Search online for available cruise ship jobs to find one matches your experience and interests.[2]
- Cruise ships are like miniature floating cities, so it's possible to find almost any type of job you can imagine aboard a cruise ship. From restaurant servers to entertainers, people with all kinds of job experience and backgrounds are in demand on cruise ships.
- Understand that working on a cruise ship is not all fun and games. You will often have to work long hours and hard shifts. However, you will be rewarded with stopovers in far-away ports all over the world that you can explore.
- Naturally, cruise ships depart from major ports, so if you don't live in a port city you will have to travel to one to start working on a cruise ship.
- Be a travel agent to get good deals on travel and accommodation. If you've spent a lot of time exploring other places, you may be able to have a successful career as a travel agent. Travel agents provide the best advice on accommodations, entertainment, dining, and other attractions to their clients.[3]
- Though technically travel agents don't get paid to travel, they often receive deals on hotels and tours so that they can recommend them to clients. If you work as a travel agent, you will also learn how to find the best deals on flights to different locations around the world.
- With the proliferation of online booking sites and travel comparison sites, the travel agent profession has seen a decline in recent years. However, there are still many people who trust travel agents to find them the best travel options because of their experience and expertise.
- Become a tour guide if you have people skills and knowledge of a place. Apply for a job with a large tour company that will allow you to take tour groups to different travel destinations. Another option is to start traveling and try to find local tour guide jobs wherever you end up.[4]
- You will need to have local knowledge, including the history of the area, to be a successful tour guide. If you don't already know something about a place, then do your homework first to stock up on knowledge that can help you get a tour guide job.
- Keep in mind that tour guide jobs can be very seasonally based. You will have better luck finding local tour guide jobs during the high seasons for tourism.
- You need to be able to manage large groups of people and keep them interested in the tours you are giving to be successful as a tour guide.
EditWorking for International Organizations - Join the Peace Corp to help the less fortunate in a developing country. The Peace Corps is a government aid organization that U.S. citizens can join. Look on the Peace Corps website at https://www.peacecorps.gov/ to find out what it takes to join and what types of jobs you can get assigned to.[5]
- Keep in mind that working for the Peace Corps is the opposite of luxury travel. You will often be assigned to a very remote area with limited infrastructure. Also, don't expect to make a lot of money, you will receive a modest income and accommodation, but it is more about giving back to the world than making money.
- Individuals who complete Peace Corps assignments also receive priority recruitment opportunities with the State Department upon their return to the USA. It is a good option if you aspire to work as a diplomat or other foreign service worker abroad.
- Become a foreign service worker to represent your country abroad. Foreign service workers travel and live abroad, representing their country on issues such as immigration, diplomacy, and international aid. Check online for the requirements to apply for a foreign service job in your country.[6]
- Every country has different foreign service job requirements. In general, you will likely have to pass a qualification test to show that you are fit to represent your country before you can select a career track within the foreign service department for your country.
- For example, if you are a U.S. citizen, then you can find jobs and requirements on the U.S. Department of State's website at https://careers.state.gov/learn/who-we-are/culture-of-leadership/.
- Work at a NGO to travel the world and provide humanitarian aid. There are many non-governmental organizations and international non-profits that you can work at to travel and help out with issues like human rights and disaster relief. Different organizations hire people with different career backgrounds, so do your research to find an organization that is a good fit for you.[7]
- Examples of NGOs include Doctors Without Borders, the Red Cross, and USAID.
- It's helpful if you have a background in health or social services to get a job with a NGO. For example, Doctors Without Borders hires medical professionals or med students to provide medical treatment to remote communities or people in disaster-stricken areas.
EditGetting Other Types of Jobs - Work as an au pair if you like caring for children. An au pair is an international nanny that lives with a family abroad and takes care of their children. There are many sites online that help pair child care workers with families abroad.[8]
- Your payment as an au pair can vary a lot depending on the country and program you are a part of. You will at least receive room and board at the home of the family you work for, as well as a small payment to cover personal expenses.
- A perk of being an au pair is that the family will often take you along on their travels to keep an eye on their children. You can also use free time on weekends to travel around and see more of the country where you are working, or even visit nearby neighboring countries.
- Teach English abroad if English is your first language. Get certified as an ESL teacher with an organization such as TEFL or TESOL to increase your job opportunities. English teachers are in high demand in many countries around the world, so there are many opportunities available depending on where you want to go.[9]
- Asian countries like Korea and Japan are known for paying especially well and even providing housing for English teachers. Consider looking into opportunities in these countries if you want a rewarding experience living abroad.
- If you have a Bachelor's Degree and teaching experience you will have a better chance of earning higher salaries teaching English.
- Become a translator if you are fluent in more than 1 language. Apply for a job with a language service provider to travel the world helping people communicate. Computer skills and business skills will also help you get a job as a translator, in addition to knowing at least 2 languages.[10]
- Countries that have the most language service providers are the United Kingdom, United States, France, China, Italy, Japan, Sweden, Luxembourg, and the Czech Republic.
- Be a travel writer if you have a passion for writing and travel. The easiest way to work as a travel writer is to freelance. Many publications will pay your for pieces about hot new vacation destinations and off the beaten path travel stories.[11]
- To work as a freelance travel writer, you can look for information on the websites and/or contact the editors of well-known publications such as The New York Times, Conde Nast, and National Geographic.
- Travel writing jobs are highly coveted but they can be inconsistent. They are often project-based and you may need to have some savings to fund your travels at the beginning.
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| How to Get Acrylic Paint Out of Jeans Posted: 04 Jun 2019 05:00 PM PDT Acrylic paint can be a tough stain to get out! Luckily, jeans are pretty durable, so they can take some abuse while you try to get the stain out. The best way to remove the stain is to wash it with dishwashing soap while the stain is still wet. If it's dried, you can try rubbing alcohol on it, or if it's a stubborn stain, use turpentine or paint thinner to remove it. EditCleaning Acrylic Paint off While It's Wet - Scoop up any excess paint with a table knife or other tool. Try to get as much paint off the jeans as you can. If you have a huge dollop, run a table knife or other smooth tool over the area to pull the extra paint off.[1]
- Use running water to get the wet paint out. Turn your jeans inside out so the stain is on the inside.[2] Hold your jeans up to the faucet and let the water run through the fabric. This should clean out the majority of the wet paint. Use your fingers to rub at the paint while flushing it with warm water.[3]
- You can also flush the spot with warm water using a sponge if you can't place the spot under running water. Get it very wet with water and sponge at the stain. However, flushing it under running will get out more of the paint.
- Blot at the stain with a mixture of warm water and dishwashing soap. Pour an equal amount of warm water and dishwashing soap into a cup. Stir the soap in and then dip an old rag in it. Rub it into the stain, dipping the rag into the water again as the stain absorbs it.[4]
- Flush the stain and wash the jeans as you normally would. Place the area under running water to rinse out the paint and the soap. If there's still a stain, try the method again or pick another technique. If the paint is gone, throw your jeans in the wash for a normal cycle.[5]
EditWorking on Dried Acrylic Paint with Rubbing Alcohol - Scratch across the paint with a butter knife. Scrape it back and forth over the stain to work off the excess paint. Don't gouge the fabric, though, as that could lead to a divot or hole in your jeans.[6]
- Wash the area off with water. Turn the jeans inside out and hold them under warm running water. This may not do much if the paint is dried, but it can loosen some chunks that aren't well adhered to the surface.[7]
- Scrub the stain with rubbing alcohol. Flip the jeans right-side out. Dampen a toothbrush, clean rag, or cotton ball in rubbing alcohol, then rub it across the dried paint. Keep scrubbing back and forth, dipping into the rubbing alcohol as needed.[8]
- If you're using a toothbrush, wipe it off with rubbing alcohol and a paper towel when it gets covered with paint. If you're using rags or cotton balls, just switch to a new one.
- Rinse the stain and put your jeans in the wash. Turn the jeans inside-out again. Hold the area under running water until all the paint is gone. If you still see a little stain, try adding detergent to the area to pretreat it before putting it in the wash. Run a small load for your jeans.[9]
- Always wash stained clothing by itself to make sure the paint doesn't get on anything else.
EditUsing a Paint Remover - Scrape off the excess dried paint with a butter knife. Rub the edge of the butter knife over the paint. As you do, any extra paint should flake off. Throw the flakes away as they come off, but don't rub too hard, as you could damage the fabric.[10]
- Flip your jeans inside out so that the paint is on the inside. That way, you can flush the stain out from the back. Don't try to rinse the stain out with water now, as that will just dilute the paint remover.[11]
- You may want to put on gloves at this point to protect your hands.
- Put some paper towels underneath the stain to catch the excess fluid. You can also use old rags you don't mind throwing away. Either way, you need something behind the stain so paint remover and paint don't go everywhere.[12]
- Blot at the stain with turpentine or paint thinner. Pour the chemical into a throwaway container, such as a yogurt container or an old can. Dip cotton balls or an old rag in the solution and dab at the back of the stain.[13]
- If you're getting paint on your rag or the towels underneath, move the rag or towels around so you're working with a clean area. You can also switch out cotton balls or paper towels if you need to.
- Scrub the area with a toothbrush if the stain doesn't want to come out.[14] Pour some of the chemical right on the stain, making sure you have a good padding of paper towels behind the stain. Rub the brush back and forth over the stain on both sides, using a circular motion.[15]
- If your brush becomes too caked with paint, use some of the removal agent and an old rag or paper towel to clean it off.
- Soak up the chemical with paper towels. Put new paper towels behind the stain. Dab at the stain to pick up as much of the chemical as you can. Change out your paper towels if they become too soaked with the chemical to pick up any more.[16]
- Wash your jeans as you normally would. Once the paint is gone, scrub the area with a little laundry detergent. Then, throw your jeans in the washing machine and run them through a cycle before drying them.[17]
EditThings You'll Need EditCleaning Acrylic Paint off While It's Wet - Butter knife
- Dishwashing soap
- Rag
EditWorking on Dried Acrylic Paint with Rubbing Alcohol - Butter knife
- Rubbing alcohol
- Toothbrush, clean rag, or cotton ball
- Laundry detergent
EditUsing a Paint Remover - Butter knife
- Paper towels or an old rag
- Turpentine or paint thinner
- Gloves
- Cotton balls
- Toothbrush, optional
- Laundry detergent
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| How to Be Good at Laser Tag Posted: 04 Jun 2019 09:00 AM PDT Laser tag is a fun and simple game that involves using laser tag guns to try and shoot your opponent. The laser guns fire infrared beams, and trigger sensors in a player's vest to indicate that they've been hit.[1] Games of laser tag are typically team-based, and take place in complex arenas and mazes. This means that strategy and teamwork are essential to becoming a good laser tag player. You can increase your odds of performing well by preparing for the game, working as a team, and making smart decisions in combat. EditPreparing for the Game - Wear darker clothing to make yourself harder to spot. Laser tag is almost always played in the dark. This means that you'll stick out if you're wearing bright clothing, making it easier for the enemy to spot you. Wear black or dark blue to keep you hidden from your opponents.[2]
- Wear something comfortable. You're going to be running around a lot, so make sure that you're not wearing any heavy or baggy clothing.
- Tighten your tactical vest to make you harder to hit. Your vest contains sensors. When one of your opponents hits one of your sensors, you're out. To make it harder to hit your sensors, tighten your vest so that it doesn't wobble around. To tighten your vest, push it all the way up on your torso, and then tighten and buckle the shoulder and side straps.[3]
- Some vests go off accidentally if they're too loose. Make sure that it's tight by double-checking the shoulder and side straps before the game starts.
- If your vest is loose, it'll be easier to hear it rattling around when you're moving. You don't want to give away your position![4]
- If you have trouble with your equipment, ask someone that works at the venue for help.
- Communicate with your team ahead of time to prepare your strategy. Most laser tag games are team-based, meaning that you'll be working alongside the others on your team. Before the game starts, discuss a general strategy for working together. This could be as simple as assigning roles, or as complex as setting up specific plays.
- Consider using simple hand signals to indicate the location of an enemy, or ask for covering fire.
- Split your team into two smaller teams and use one for offense and one for defense if you're playing a game of base defense or capture the flag.
- Study your environment ahead of time to get an upper hand. If you can study the map ahead of time, look for good tactical positions or areas to hide. Knowing the lay of the land will give you an advantage over an unprepared opponent. Look for areas with good cover, or easy routes to sneak around and flank the other team.[5]
- Some laser tag facilities have a brochure with their map in it. Pick one up when you get to the play area to see if it has a map!
EditWorking as a Team - Split your team up in order to make you harder to beat. Many people think that it's always better to stick together, but it actually makes it easier for your opponent to hit one of you. If your team is bunched together, the odds of a shot landing are much higher. Split up or work in pairs to keep your team safe and difficult to catch.[6]
- It's also much easier for the opposing team to pin you down in one location if you're all next to each other. You don't want to get trapped as a team!
- Ambush the enemy by splitting up with a teammate. Try hiding near an enemy and using a teammate to lure them out. Once your opponent reveals their location, get into position and sneak up on them. While they're distracted, jump out and surprise them.[7]
- Cover your teammates by shooting when they're moving. Shooting while a teammate is moving is a good way to ensure that your opponent doesn't get a free shot off. It's harder to hit a moving target if someone is shooting back![8]
- Some laser tag weapons use digital ammunition. That means that you may not have unlimited opportunities to shoot, so use them wisely![9]
- Watch your back and keep an eye out for your team. Being aware of your surroundings is essential to winning at laser tag.[10] Make sure that you keep track of your team so that you can help them if they get into trouble. Keep an eye out for opponents that try to sneak around and flank you from behind.
- Almost all laser tag vests have a sensor on the back, but ask if you have one just to be sure. You can't be hit from behind if there's no sensor on your back.
EditMaking Tactical Decisions - Take the higher ground whenever possible. If your play area has multiple levels, it is a good idea to get as high as possible. If you're up high, you have a vantage point over the rest of the map. This will make it easier to spot and shoot at enemies.[11]
- Being up high can be dangerous, since you'll be a target for your opponent. Consider bringing a teammate to cover your back.[12]
- Stay low behind cover to reduce your vulnerability. If you stand out in the open, you're giving your opponent an easier shot. Try to keep the majority of your vest behind cover so that you're harder to hit.[13]
- If you have to go out into the open, stay low while you're moving. This will make you harder to aim at, and your opponent might not even see you moving.
- Keep an exit route nearby if things get messy. You don't want to end up in a sticky situation with no way of getting out. When you move to a certain part of the map, try to identify where you could hide or run away before going any further.
- Avoid staying in one place for too long. Unless you're intentionally defending a good position, you'll need to move often to stay safe. It's easier for an opponent to hit a target when it's standing still, and moving a lot will make it harder for them to keep track of where you are.[14]
- Hide if you get shot and regain your composure. Most games of laser tag give you multiple "lives" and let you continue playing after you've been shot. If you get hit, the odds are that you'll be removed from combat temporarily. This is a good time to find a spot to hide and catch your breath.
- Slow your breathing while you wait and relax. This will make sure that you're ready to move when you're able to reenter combat!
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