For the last few years we've been getting multiple posts a day on American Passport Questions. To help alleviate the amount of posts, and make sure everyone is getting the same information I've created this Megathread.
THE BEST ADVICE IS:

• APPLY AND RENEW EARLY.
• ALWAYS CHECK YOUR PASSPORT'S EXPIRATION DATE.
• PUT YOUR PASSPORT IN A SAFE AND SECURE PLACE WHERE YOU WILL NOT LOSE IT.
• DO NOT WAIT TO CHECK EXPIRATION OR LOCATION OF PASSPORT THE NIGHT BEFORE. CHECK IT EARLY.

The 2022 Thread Can Be Found Here.
The Winter 2021 / Spring 2022 Passport Megathread can be found here.
The Spring/Summer 2021 Passport Megathread can be found here.

American Passport Information

How to Apply

All Information can be found here.
There will be a form to fill out. Information on passport photos. What documents & IDs you'll need, etc.

Where to Apply

Then you'll need to see which avenue you'll need to apply at. This could be an acceptance facility like a local USPS office, an actual Passport Agency, or via mail (for renewals).
If you are applying Outside of the US please see this information.
NOTE: Many locations still have COVID protocols and do not accept same day or walk ins.

Processing Times Within the US

As of Late March 2023, times have been extended.
You can find the latest processing times here.
Normal processing is around 10-13 weeks.
Expedited processing is around 7-9 weeks. (You also have the option to expedite shipping from the facility, that is an added cost is an additional add-on to Expedited passports.)
Urgent processing within 3 business days. And you can book these appointments starting 2 weeks from your travel date if you've not applied before. If you have you can only call within 5 business days of your travel date. You can only make an appointment by calling 1-877-487-2778 or TDD/TTY 1-888-874-7793.
Life or Death/ Emergency Service is around 72 hours/3 business days, and you can book these appointments starting 2 weeks from your travel date. You can only make an appointment by calling 1-877-487-2778 or TDD/TTY 1-888-874-7793.
NOTE: This timing may not include shipping time. There have been issues in the past of USPS causing delays to and from the processing facilities and those delays are not accounted for in the official processing times.
NOTE: Some facilities may be quicker, others may take longer, the above time is the average. We have had users saying an additional week or two has sometimes been added onto the above processing times at certain facilities so do not assume the stated processing times are accurate. Do not book travel "to the day" of when the processing time says they could be done with processing the passport, because again, it does not include shipping times.
NOTE: It can take up to 2 weeks before your status changes to "In Process".
Some people have gotten their recently submitted expedited passports quicker than stated times BUT NOT ALL. Do not plan on being lucky, get your application in early and expedited as needed.
Many people are saying that both Normal and Expedited processing is taking weeks longer than the above-listed processing time.

Frequently Asked Questions for Applying Within the US

What is the status of my application?

Check here: https://passportstatus.state.gov/

They cashed my check, does that mean my passport is coming soon?

No. During covid they have been opening the submitted paperwork and cashing the check first, and then often sitting on the paperwork for up to 2-6 weeks. Them cashing the check doesn't mean they are processing it or that everything is going well.
Once they start processing it, if they find errors, or your paperwork, IDs, etc aren't in order you may hear from them and be told how to correct the issues.

Can I get a same day passport.

Not likely during covid since they aren't taking walk in appointments.

My trip is in a few days and I just realized I don't have my passport/it's lost/it's expired/whatever, HELP WHAT DO I DO?

In all honesty you are pretty much SOL. It is almost impossible to get the Urgent/Life or Death/Emergency in-person appointments. For these urgent appointments you must call them directly via the phone numbers on the above link. If you are trying to go that route you'll need to look at any location you can realistically get to INCLUDING flying to them.
Note that many people have faked life or death/emergency reasons so this is making it nearly impossible to get these appointments.
Otherwise you may be better off calling all your pre-booked vacation expenses and see if you have any options to postpone or refund your now-not-happening-trip.

Can I switch my application from Regular Processing to Expedited?

Yes. Expedited service costs an additional $60. If you applied and have not received your passport, you may call the National Passport Information Center at 1-877-487-2778 and receive instructions on how request to expedite your passport.
NOTE: It can take 20 days to fulfill this request.
NOTE: This is just a request, sometimes it cannot be honored. Regular Passports are processed at a different facility than Expedited ones. So they need to FIND your application paperwork in order to be able to switch the processing.

I submitted my passport ages ago but my status hasn't changed/its been WAY past the processing times quoted on the website.

There may be a problem. Try contacting the State Department/Passport Office, or reach out to your state State Representatives. They actually can often help with speeding along passports and fixing issues when they get stuck in the system.

My "Status" on the website says "Not Available"

It can take up to 2-6 weeks for your status to change to In-Progress.

How do I find my State Representatives who can assist me?

This link will help you for your State House Represenative or you can also try your Senator. Once you are in contact and have asked for help on your passport application you may be asked to fill out a privacy form or other paperwork allowing your representative to work on your behalf. Make sure to follow up quickly to keep the ball rolling.

Can I buy a flight that shows I'm leaving within 3 business days, get my passport, and then cancel the flight/Can I fake a family emergency?

No, you'll need to provide proof of your emergency.

Can I buy a flight that shows I'm leaving in 2 weeks, book the Urgent in-person appointment that would be within 72 hours of that flight, get my passport, and then cancel the flight?

Yes, but given that those appointments are still supposed to be for urgent/emergencies and right now those appointments are VERY hard to get even if you have a valid reason.
For those doing these in-person appointment, you'll get your passport within a few hours or a day or two from the appointment. They'll factor in your urgency, what wiggle room you have, and the other needs to figure out what priority yours will be. But you will get it within 72 hours.

What about using a 3rd Party Rush/Expediting Service/CourieExpeditor?

DO NOT USE THESE!!!
There is no magical service (other than contacting your state's house of representatives) that can get you your passport quicker than official channels. You are instead paying a shit ton of money for someone else to do any of the above steps and faster processing isn't guaranteed or possible. As well as there are many outright scam companies out there. I would not recommend you give them your personal information. See the official government info here on why you should not use these.

I'm an American currently abroad and my passport recently expired. I need to quickly return to USA, can I travel on an expired passport?

Not any longer this ended December 31st, 2021.

Other Questions

Can I travel internationally by air without a passport book?

For air travel, the airline won't even let you on your first initial flight if you do not have proper documentation and visas. This is because the airline will be penalized and fined if you are held and deported due to improper documentation/visas.
A passport card cannot be used for air travel.

Can I travel internationally by land without a passport?

We frequently get questions on this especially for the USA/Mexico border. Officially no, you actually do need a passport. Unofficially some people have reported getting INTO Mexico without a passport can be easier than coming BACK into the US without a passport.

Can I travel internationally via a cruise without a passport?

We'd recommend hitting up /cruise as it may depend on your specific cruise. Some may not allow you on at all without a passport, others simply won't let you do shore excursions if you don't have a passport.

I have dual citizenship, can I travel on my other passport instead?

While USA has no exit immigration, so you don't need to show your passport to exit, you are required to enter the USA on your American passport. You cannot use your other citizenship to get a visa to enter America on your other passport. So unless you are going to get your passport abroad at an Embassy/Consulate before you return, get your American passport before you go.

What is the difference between a Passport Book and a Passport Card?

Card is for Land borders and some sea ports of entry. Think Canada, Mexico, Caribbean, Bermuda. You cannot use it for air travel.
If you plan on doing any air travel within the next 10 years get the passport book.

Since US Embassies are processing passports faster (less than 6 weeks), how can I send my application there to be processed?

You can't. Embassies only process passports for people in-person and in-country.
Also, if your travel is soon and you are headed back to the US, you'll be given a limited-use Emergency Passport that can only be used to travel back to the US.
So the "Why don't I just fly to Mexico on my soon to be expiring passport and apply at the embassy there?" idea only works if you are in Mexico for 6+ weeks and if you have a current valid passport to even enter Mexico (or insert whatever other US Embassy you were asking about.)

I've heard about "6 Month Validity Rule" what is it and what does it mean?

Some countries require the passport to still be valid 6 months after entry (or exit). This is to ensure you have valid documents to be able to exit the country. Some countries do not have this requirement, some require it to be 3 months, etc.
But the easiest way to think about it is your passport actually expires 6 months early. And so its best to renew it before that time.

I lost my passport, reported it lost, and now just found the original one, can I travel on it?

No. Once reported lost/stolen its deactivated and cannot be used for travel. You should put a hole through a corner of the passport or otherwise make it clear it cannot be used so you don't accidentally bring it to the airport.

I lost my passport, but have a photo copy. Am I okay to travel?

NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I got part of my order but didn't get my old passport/new passport/passport card/my ID documents?!?

They'll come in separate shipments.

I forgot my passport was in my maiden name/former name. Can I still use it for travel?

Your ticket must match your passport name.
Note: There may be issues if your vaccine card/info is in a different name than the passport/ticketed name, but use the COVID Megathread for that question.

How can I get flight confirmation/book a flight if I don't have my passport?

Unless you are booking with a 3rd party agency that charges for every little change, pretty much all airlines allow you to book with nonsense numbers (all 1's) and at a later time update your passport info, or even wait until check in, in-person to do so.
Many people do not have passports when they book flights, or they lose their passport, or their passport expires. They are fully aware that until they check the passport day-of, the information might not be correct or valid.

Other FAQs from the source:

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/passport-help/faqs.html
Other fun governmental processes that are also heavily delayed are TSA Precheck, Global Entry, SENTRI, NEXUS, see this post from 5/17/23 for more info https://www.reddit.com/travel/comments/13k7b2p/global_entry_sentri_and_nexus_wait_times_from/

ONE KEY RULE:

If you are answering any question with timing of how long it took you to get your passport you MUST state when this happened.
Lastly, the person who created this post jadeoracle is NOT your personal passport problemsolver. This post was created simply so we wouldn't have 100 posts a day cluttering the rest of the sub. That's it. So please don't PM or Chat asking for help. Please just post a comment in this thread.

Armenia's top-10 largest taxpayers in H1 2022

10) Institute of Mountain Metallurgy ֏7.2b
9) Philip Morris ֏7.5b
8) Flesh fuel ֏7.6b
7) Agarak copper ֏7.7b
6) MTS Armenia telecom ֏8.2b
5) Teghut mining ֏8.9b
4) Masis tobacco ֏10.8b
3) Grand tobacco ֏20b
2) Gasprom ֏33b
1) Zangezur copper ֏104b
State institutions, such as Defense Ministry, are no longer included in the list.

taxes from Zangezur copper

2021 H1: ֏27b
2022 H1: ֏104b

top-1000 taxpayers combined

2021 H1: ֏584b
2022 H1: ֏722b
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preparations are underway to organize Prime Minister's 2022 Swimming Cup in Lake Sevan

This will be the second swimming tournament. The Sports Ministry summoned a meeting to plan the August 23rd event.
Buses will take the participants to the Shoghakat shore. Temporary ambulance and rescue teams will be stationed in the area. Experts will examine the bottom of the lake in the areas where the participants are expected to swim.
The top-10 participants, all of whom are required to be amateurs, will receive anywhere from ֏75k to ֏1m, but Nikol is expected to rob them with a fat tax. You get money, you get money, WE GET MONEY.
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anti-corruption: authorities confiscate computers belonging to the company that operates the traffic cameras

Security Dream is a company linked to Serj's family that was hired years ago to help the police monitor the traffic, in exchange for a nice compensation. After the revolution, a whistleblower came forward, accusing the company administration of corruption schemes. Criminal charges were filed.
On July 14 of this year, Pashinyan announced the foundation of a state-run agency to replace Security Dream, citing never-ending problems with the company, and the possibility to save millions of dollars every year if the state handles the process instead. The state pays the company 10% of all the revenue generated by traffic citations, in addition to other payments.
The authorities raided the Security Dream office today. They were seen confiscating computers. The Investigative Committee will release details later.
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official arrested and charged with bribery is refusing medical care in jail: Ministry

Urban Development office chief Vahagn Vermishyan was arrested in 2020 and charged with giving awards to construction firms in exchange for bribes, corruption, and nepotism.
The court session was interrupted on Monday. Vermishyan reported feeling ill.
Healthcare Ministry: Vermishyan's lawyer claimed on social media that penitentiary doctors had refused to call an ambulance to take him to a hospital. In reality, there was no event that warranted the need to call an ambulance to take him to a hospital. Vermishyan received the necessary medical attention from penitentiary doctors.
Vermishyan mentioned no health issues and complained about vertigo and nausea only after speaking with his lawyer. The doctors examined him. His blood pressure was 130/80, and he felt well. He was offered medication to treat the symptoms, which he refused to take. He instead demanded an ambulance to be called, which was deemed unwarranted.
An hour later Vermishyan complained about symptoms again. He again refused to take the offered medication, refused to be examined by the doctors, and refused to leave the jail cell for examination. He demanded an ambulance instead.
Two hours later the doctors paid him a regular visit and recorded that he had no health complaints and no demands. //
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media freedom: Q2 vs Q1, fewer violations of the right to receive information, more clashes during protests

free speech committee: The instances of violating the reporters' right to information have gone from 45 to 24. It is still difficult to receive information from state agencies. The most common complaint is their refusal to respond to a request.
We welcome the recent amendments to the law that envisage harsher punishment for officials who refuse to provide the requested information.
The number of "pressure" cases on reporters went from 12 to 11.
The number of physical attacks on reporters went from 1 to 11, amid the May-June street protests. It was mostly committed by police officers during the clashes with protesters, but there were also instances of protesters attacking reporters who represented a "different camp".
The number of defamation lawsuits went from 7 to 8.
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Russia will quit the international space station after 2024

A new guy recently replaced Dmitry Rogozin, the head of Russia's space agency. Today he announced that Russia will be exiting the space hotel as soon as its commitment expires at the end of 2024.
Putin: Good.
Obama adviser: Russia is probably bluffing.
Western experts: If Russia leaves, the hotel will continue to operate beyond 2024, but may not last until 2030.
Russian expert: Actually, the withdrawal process itself will take some time. This is more like Russia refusing to cooperate beyond 2030. //
The hotel consists of two sections, one led by NASA, and the other by Russia. The two are interconnected. NASA generates solar energy for the two, while Russians fart periodically to kick the station higher so it won't reenter the atmosphere and fall on your head.
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Armenia will participate in the 73rd International Astronautical Congress

High Tech Ministry: We are accepting applications for participation in the Paris event on September 18-22. The "Space for All" exhibition is part of the event. We will have a pavilion that presents Armenian companies' solutions in space and high-tech.
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Armenian scientists are working with European space agency to create materials that can function under extreme conditions in space VIDEO

The European space agency tasked the Armenian scientists to work on electronic components. Marina Aghayan is leading the scientific group.
Aghayan: At first, we use a 3D printer with a mixture of different materials. We then produce the metal component. It's a complex project that will require multiple phases. 80% of the project is classified.
The product will only function in space. It must withstand -200 to +200 degrees without significantly expanding or shrinking. It must also withstand other extreme conditions in space.
We produce special dust, thermal insulation materials with the 3D printer, etc. The European space agency has examined and confirmed the first material we sent them. Our team will continue the work. The components can be used in satellites.
Europe will send our components to space for experiments soon. They want us to work on other components as well. One day we are going to help humans settle on Mars. //
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hmmm... what the hell is this? 🤔 🔊🔊🔊

The opening ceremony of the "Whispering Plates" scientific monument was held in Sevan city park. The mayor and scientists were invited.
The goal is to make science cooler. This monument will help visitors understand how the sound propagates.
Author Karapetyan: The idea was born 3 years ago when I saw acoustic bronze mirrors in San Francisco. You sit far apart yet you can hear each other while whispering.
I studied the phenomenon and came to realize there are very few similar science monuments in the world, and you only find them in developed countries. I decided that Armenia should have one as well.
We did it with the help of Awesome Foundation Yerevan and other organizations. Take good care of it. We had to spend a lot more time and money than expected. //
see the opening, watch how they made it, read it

OSCE Parliamentary Assembly is only focused on Ukraine right now: Armenian delegation

QP Aghajanyan: The very first day of the OSCE PA winter sitting coincided with the events in Ukraine. From that moment on, the OSCE PA has been entirely focused on that conflict only.
Before the summer sitting, we decided to visit Lithuania to meet the OSCE PA rapporteur to present the developments in our region. The meeting was productive and important because it did help them understand the situation more clearly.
We proceeded to initiate 3 amendments (POWs, cultural heritage) during the summer sitting, but they were not adopted despite having the maximum number of endorsements by various delegates in the initial period.
I delivered a speech in the PA, condemning their stance of focusing only on Ukraine. //
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US foreign minister Blinken urges Aliyev to release Armenian prisoners of war

Anthony Blinken's office: Blinken had a phone call with Aliyev during which he called for the release of all Armenian POWs. They discussed the historic opportunity for Azerbaijan and Armenia to establish peace in the region.
Blinken reaffirmed US's readiness to assist with the opening of regional communication links. He encouraged the continuation of bilateral dialogue after the recent meeting between foreign ministers in Tbilisi. He urged Aliyev to release all remaining Armenian POWs.
Blinken also reaffirmed support for EU-brokered discussions. He conveyed that the US has been an OSCE MG Co-Chair since 1994 and stands ready to engage bilaterally and with like-minded partners to help AM and AZ find long-term peace. //
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negotiations are underway to hold another Pashinyan-Aliyev meeting

QP Aghajanyan: The efforts in the diplomatic sector have intensified in recent times, including through parliament and other formats. There are negotiations to hold a meeting between the leaders. I can't give a specific date. //
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Azeri soldier(s) blew up on a landmine in occupied Karvachar

Azeri social media: General Ənvər Əfəndiyev, brigadier Vugar Isbandiyarov, and the third unidentified soldier blew up on a landmine in Kelbajar. The general sustained light injuries, while the others have more serious wounds.
Official Azeri MOD: [Only] Vugar Isbandiyarov was injured during the explosion. He was immediately taken to the military hospital.
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UN Security Council sends condolences to Iraq after the Turkish attack that killed several civilians

UNSC: The members of the Security Council condemn in the strongest terms the attack in Dohuk province of Iraq on 20 July 2022. The attack resulted in at least nine civilian deaths, including children. Our deepest sympathy and condolences to the families of the victims. We reiterate our support for the independence, sovereignty, unity, territorial integrity, democratic process and prosperity of Iraq.
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Russia could invest $1.5 billion to build the North-South railway link that travels through Azerbaijan and Iran

Russia wants to improve its access to India via Iran by 2030. A Russian railway company will take part in the construction of a railway link from Azerbaijan's Astara to Iran's Rasht, so the cargo in this section won't be transported via automobiles.
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military cooperation between Armenia and India

Last year Armenia imported the Indian-made SWATHI weapon location radar as part of a $40m contract. Defense cooperation talks between AM-IN have intensified since last year. Read military expert Artsrun Hovhanisyan's interview here.
Indian media published rumors last week, claiming that Armenian MOD officials paid a visit to discuss the possible acquisition of several types of weapons, including drones. Armenian MOD has not denied or confirmed the report.
The MOD is silent about the supposed visit to India, but the following day, MOD Papikyan and India's ambassador Dewal met to discuss the follow-up on the agreements reached in April. It's about cooperation in military equipment, military education, and peace efforts.
Free Citizen NGO: For almost three decades, Armenia has purchased its weapons from Russia. They were proven to be of poor quality in 2020. Armenia could even import weapons from the West by using India as a middleman. However, the leak by the Indian press could indicate that Delhi does not want to sell the drones to Armenia, or wants to negotiate a better deal. You never know.
PU Tigran Abrahamyan: The MOD's silence is justified, but they must conduct a proper assessment of our needs before acquiring the weapons. I'm ready to keep quiet, as long as they deliver the weapons. There were no sufficient weapon deliveries during the 2020 war, which made our diplomatic wing vulnerable during the negotiations.
Now-former High-Tech Minister Chobanyan: It's necessary to establish strategic relations with India. It's one of few countries that doesn't have geopolitical constraints.
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Jews are seeking refuge in Armenia after fleeing Russia after the invasion of Ukraine VIDEO

Reporter: Since Russia launched the invasion of Ukraine, many Jews from Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus have settled in Armenia. They like to hang around in Yerevan's MamaJan cafe.
Nathaniel Trubkin, community coordinator: I moved to Armenia 4 months ago. Just as in Moscow, I work with the Jewish community here. It's very symbolic that here in Biblical land, where the Jewish population isn't so large, we can bring Jewish people back to this land.
Armenians are very tolerant. I have not encountered any bullying or antisemitism. I see that people [presumably referring to Jews] are more willing to stay here. //
Reporter: Nina, the owner of Yerevan's MamaJan cafe, is a Crimean Jew who moved to Israel and later to Armenia. The cafe is now a community meetup spot for young Jews.
Nina: It's a very fresh wind for us. Jewish people say if we have only lemons, let's make lemonade lol. But in Armenia people just don't know much about Jews and Jewish culture. I will be happy to represent our culture. Now we have more energy for it. We aren't just "Rothchilds", "bankers", or "smart". I personally don't know how to make money lol. Don't listen to those who present Armenia as an antisemitic state. I've never felt that.
Armenia's chief rabbi Gershon Burstein [speaks Armenian better than you do]: I was born in Armenia. My parents migrated to Armenia after WW2. The antisemitism did not develop in Armenia after the fall of the USSR, despite some offensive caricatures and sentiments during the fall.
Alexander Listengort, Hebrew teacher: I moved to Armenia with my family immediately after the invasion of Ukraine. When I saw the Armenian alphabet I fell in love with it. I felt a deeply spiritual thing. I've been learning about it for 3 years.
Tigran the Great took more than 20,000 Jews from Palestine and Persia. Today we are observing a very special time when the Jews are returning to the Armenian land. Armenia has never been an antisemitic country. Israel helped Azerbaijan with weapons during the 2020 war, but I hope that won't make Armenia antisemitic. //
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condos will have nicer backyards

The government is subsidizing a ֏153m program to lay new asphalt and sidewalks in the backyards of 10 condos in Chambarak (Gegharkunik). The construction firms will be chosen soon. Over 2,000 residents will have access to renovated backyards.
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the M10-Gavar road is being renovated

The settlement is located west of Lake Sevan, several kilometers from the M10 highway. The government has allocated ֏1.5b to rebuild the 3.4km section, which includes several roads within the settlement.
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government summons a meeting to discuss improvements to road safety

Deputy PM Matevosyan summoned a meeting attended by representatives of several ministries, police, NGOs, and provincial governors.
Together, they represent a new committee tasked with developing and promoting a road safety agenda.
Deputy PM: Thanks for attending the first session. Millions of people die around the world from road accidents. Armenia loses over 300 residents every year.
We will review the laws, improve the road infrastructure, make transport safer, and raise awareness. //
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passport & document department is still overloaded by new requests; releases June-July statistics to help you compare 2021 and 2022

The article includes the document type and the number of requests. That's 131,000 additional requests since June, compared to last year's period.
It includes people wanting to become a citizen, citizens renewing their passports, residents getting an ID card, and other types of documents.
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twin brothers stab a teenager for watering them during Vardavar celebrations

A 17yo resident was stabbed by 25yo twins in the park near Tigran Mets Avenue during the Sunday celebrations. The confrontation began after the twins complained about being watered. They confessed.
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Syunik's border village Kornidzor celebrated Vardavar VIDEO

Diasporans invaded the area to eat and dance.
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Abovyan city hall reinstates mask mandates

Concerned residents complained that they weren't allowed to enter the municipality headquarters without a mask.
Municipality: We had an infected employee who came to work while sick. We ask the residents to wear a mask for their protection. This is a requirement imposed by us, not the Ministry. //
The Ministry lifted the mask mandates in March.
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Armenian citizens are charged with importing unregistered cancer medication from Turkey

IRS agents: We detected an attempt to smuggle unregistered medication via Zvartnots airport. Two Armenian citizens arrived from Turkey. Their luggage contained various medications and oncology pills with tags in Latin letters. They will pay a fine.
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Գնեք Հայաստանում: Kuwaiti-Armenian philanthropist launches a campaign to convince diasporan visitors to buy the necessary items in Armenia instead of importing them

Geragos Kuyumjian: Tourism is becoming active again. Armenia is a preferred destination for many. The goal of this project is to urge our compatriots to purchase items made in Armenia instead of importing them. This will help local manufacturers, and bring more foreign currency.
The initiative received a positive response from the Diaspora Office and Tourism Committee.
Armenia is my baby. I try to help Armenia and Artsakh as much as possible, including by raising awareness about our homeland in Arab countries. They don't know much about the Genocide.
In general, we have failed to present Armenian issues in the Arab world. I founded the Nerses Shnorhali education grant for students in Kuwait and Aleppo. Over 20 students have already received it. //
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Armenia is developing its franchise sector; US experts will be invited

Economy Ministry and the US Department of Commerce organized a forum to assess the opportunities to develop Armenia's franchise market and to attract American investors. Courses will be organized for individuals and organizations interested in franchising.
Representative: Franchising can help develop the private sector, delivery chains, and create new jobs.
Ministry: This will also develop competition in Armenia. When there is no experience and knowledge imported from foreign markets, competition does not bring the desired growth.

... Armenia will reform its "intellectual property" protections with the help of the World Intellectual Property Organization

Ministry: To raise labor productivity and attract modern technologies, we must import knowledge and experience from other countries.
For this to happen, we first need to develop our intellectual property protection system. If the famous franchises see that their production methods and brands will be protected in Armenia, they will want to enter our market. //
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California's Glendale and Artsakh's Martuni could soon become sister cities

Glendale mayor Ardashes Kassakhian has submitted a resolution to the city council to establish ties with Martuni. He hopes it'll be approved by October.
Mayor: Երբ ապրիլին ստանձնեցի քաղաքապետի պաշտոնը, նամակ ստացա, որտեղ Մարտունու քաղաքապետն առաջարկում էր հաստատել քույր քաղաքների կարգավիճակ: Ես ներկայացրեցի առաջարկը քաղխորհրդի նիստում, և հուսով եմ, որ մինչև հոկտեմբեր այն կհաստատվի:
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I take back all the shit I've spewed about Pyunik FC

Armenia's soccer champion Pyunik played against Luxemburg's Diddeleng 1:1 in Armenia, and 1:4 in Luxemburg.
Pyunik reportedly becomes the first Armenian team to successfully advance through two qualification rounds of the UEFA Champions League.
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today in history

657: The first civil war in the Islamic community is underway in the Middle East. Abu Talib clashes with Muawiyah. The latter will establish the Umayyad Caliphate after the civil war.
1579: English explorer Francis Drake discovers a major bay on the coast of California (San Francisco).
1775: America establishes what will later become the USPS. Benjamin Franklin is appointed as Postmaster General.
1803: The Surrey Iron Railway, arguably the world's first public railway, opens in south London.
1814: Sweden and Norwegia decide to fight. Sweden wins. Norway is forced into a union kingdom but keeps its constitution and parliament.
1905: Armenian poet Vakhtang Ananyan is born.
1908: Emperor Napoleon's great-nephiew is a liberal activist in the US. He creates the Bureau of Investigation, which is later renamed to FBI.
1936: Germany and Italy decide to intervene in the Spanish Civil War to support Francisco Franco.
1941: In response to the Japanese occupation of French Indochina, the US, UK, and the Netherlands freeze all Japanese assets and cut off oil shipments.
1945: UK's Labor Party campaigns on social reforms and defeats Winston Churchill during the first general elections held since 1935.
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2023 MEGATHREAD HERE: https://www.reddit.com/travel/comments/100t75passport_questions_issues_megathread_2023/
For the last few years we've been getting multiple posts a day on American Passport Questions. To help alleviate the amount of posts, and make sure everyone is getting the same information I've created this Megathread.
For questions on COVID Vaccine Passports please use the COVID Megathread, 1st post in /travel.
THE BEST ADVICE IS APPLY AND RENEW EARLY. ALWAYS CHECK YOUR PASSPORT'S EXPIRATION DATE. PUT YOUR PASSPORT IN A SAFE AND SECURE PLACE WHERE YOU WILL NOT LOSE IT. DO NOT CHECK EXPIRATION OR LOCATION OF PASSPORT THE NIGHT BEFORE. CHECK IT EARLY.
The Winter 2021 / Spring 2022 Passport Megathread can be found here.
The Spring/Summer 2021 Passport Megathread can be found here.

American Passport Information

How to Apply

All Information can be found here.
There will be a form to fill out. Information on passport photos. What documents & IDs you'll need, etc.

Where to Apply

Then you'll need to see which avenue you'll need to apply at. This could be an acceptance facility like a local USPS office, an actual Passport Agency, or via mail (for renewals).
If you are applying Outside of the US please see this information.
NOTE: Many locations still have COVID protocols and do not accept same day or walk ins.

Processing Times Within the US

As of September 2022,
You can find the latest processing times here.
Normal processing is around 7-10 weeks.
Expedited processing is around 4-6 weeks. (You also have the option to expedite shipping from the facility, that is an added cost is an additional add-on to Expedited passports.)
Life or Death/ Urgent/ Emergency Service is around 72 hours/3 business days, and you can book these appointments starting 2 weeks from your travel date. You can only make an appointment by calling 1-877-487-2778 or TDD/TTY 1-888-874-7793.
NOTE: This timing may not include shipping time. There have been issues in the past of USPS causing delays to and from the processing facilities and those delays are not accounted for in the official processing times.
NOTE: Some facilities may be quicker, others may take longer, the above time is the average. We have had users saying an additional week or two has sometimes been added onto the above processing times at certain facilities so do not assume the stated processing times are accurate. Do not book travel "to the day" of when the processing time says they could be done with processing the passport, because again, it does not include shipping times.
NOTE: It can take up to 2 weeks before your status changes to "In Process".
Some people have gotten their recently submitted expedited passports quicker than 10 weeks BUT NOT ALL. Do not plan on being lucky, get your application in early and expedited as needed.

Frequently Asked Questions for Applying Within the US

What is the status of my application?

Check here: https://passportstatus.state.gov/

They cashed my check, does that mean my passport is coming soon?

No. During covid they have been opening the submitted paperwork and cashing the check first, and then often sitting on the paperwork for up to 2-6 weeks. Them cashing the check doesn't mean they are processing it or that everything is going well.
Once they start processing it, if they find errors, or your paperwork, IDs, etc aren't in order you may hear from them and be told how to correct the issues.

Can I get a same day passport.

Not likely during covid since they aren't taking walk in appointments.

My trip is in a few days and I just realized I don't have my passport/it's lost/it's expired/whatever, HELP WHAT DO I DO?

In all honesty you are pretty much SOL. It is almost impossible to get the Urgent/Life or Death/Emergency in-person appointments. For these urgent appointments you must call them directly via the phone numbers on the above link. If you are trying to go that route you'll need to look at any location you can realistically get to INCLUDING flying to them.
Note that many people have faked life or death/emergency reasons so this is making it nearly impossible to get these appointments.
Otherwise you may be better off calling all your pre-booked vacation expenses and see if you have any options to postpone or refund your now-not-happening-trip.

Can I switch my application from Regular Processing to Expedited?

Yes. Expedited service costs an additional $60. If you applied and have not received your passport, you may call the National Passport Information Center at 1-877-487-2778 and receive instructions on how request to expedite your passport.
NOTE: It can take 20 days to fulfill this request.
NOTE: This is just a request, sometimes it cannot be honored. Regular Passports are processed at a different facility than Expedited ones. So they need to FIND your application paperwork in order to be able to switch the processing.

I submitted my passport ages ago but my status hasn't changed/its been WAY past the processing times quoted on the website.

There may be a problem. Try contacting the State Department/Passport Office, or reach out to your state State Representatives. They actually can often help with speeding along passports and fixing issues when they get stuck in the system.

My "Status" on the website says "Not Available"

It can take up to 2-6 weeks for your status to change to In-Progress.

How do I find my State Representatives who can assist me?

This link will help you for your State House Represenative or you can also try your Senator. Once you are in contact and have asked for help on your passport application you may be asked to fill out a privacy form or other paperwork allowing your representative to work on your behalf. Make sure to follow up quickly to keep the ball rolling.

Can I buy a flight that shows I'm leaving within 3 business days, get my passport, and then cancel the flight/Can I fake a family emergency?

No, you'll need to provide proof of your emergency.

Can I buy a flight that shows I'm leaving in 2 weeks, book the Urgent in-person appointment that would be within 72 hours of that flight, get my passport, and then cancel the flight?

Yes, but given that those appointments are still supposed to be for urgent/emergencies and right now those appointments are VERY hard to get even if you have a valid reason...so try not being a dick maybe?
For those doing these in-person appointment, you'll get your passport within a few hours or a day or two from the appointment. They'll factor in your urgency, what wiggle room you have, and the other needs to figure out what priority yours will be. But you will get it within 72 hours.

What about using a 3rd Party Rush/Expediting Service/CourieExpeditor?

DO NOT USE THESE!!!
There is no magical service (other than contacting your state's house of representatives) that can get you your passport quicker than official channels. You are instead paying a shit ton of money for someone else to do any of the above steps and faster processing isn't guaranteed or possible. As well as there are many outright scam companies out there. I would not recommend you give them your personal information. See the official government info here on why you should not use these.

I'm an American currently abroad and my passport recently expired. I need to quickly return to USA, can I travel on an expired passport?

If you are overseas and your passport expired on or after January 1, 2020, you may be able to use your expired passport to return directly to the United States until December 31, 2021. Must be a direct flight and you must have the expired passport in your possession.

Other Questions

Can I travel internationally by air without a passport book?

For air travel, the airline won't even let you on your first initial flight if you do not have proper documentation and visas. This is because the airline will be penalized and fined if you are held and deported due to improper documentation/visas.
A passport card cannot be used for air travel.

Can I travel internationally by land without a passport?

We frequently get questions on this especially for the USA/Mexico border. Officially no, you actually do need a passport. Unofficially some people have reported getting INTO Mexico without a passport can be easier than coming BACK into the US without a passport.

Can I travel internationally via a cruise without a passport?

We'd recommend hitting up /cruise as it may depend on your specific cruise. Some may not allow you on at all without a passport, others simply won't let you do shore excursions if you don't have a passport.

I have dual citizenship, can I travel on my other passport instead?

While USA has no exit immigration, so you don't need to show your passport to exit, you are required to enter the USA on your American passport. You cannot use your other citizenship to get a visa to enter America on your other passport. So unless you are going to get your passport abroad at an Embassy/Consulate before you return, get your American passport before you go.

What is the difference between a Passport Book and a Passport Card?

Card is for Land borders and some sea ports of entry. Think Canada, Mexico, Caribbean, Bermuda. You cannot use it for air travel.
If you plan on doing any air travel within the next 10 years get the passport book.

Since US Embassies are processing passports faster (less than 6 weeks), how can I send my application there to be processed?

You can't. Embassies only process passports for people in-person and in-country.
Also, if your travel is soon and you are headed back to the US, you'll be given a limited-use Emergency Passport that can only be used to travel back to the US.
So the "Why don't I just fly to Mexico on my soon to be expiring passport and apply at the embassy there?" idea only works if you are in Mexico for 6+ weeks and if you have a current valid passport to even enter Mexico (or insert whatever other US Embassy you were asking about.)

I've heard about "6 Month Validity Rule" what is it and what does it mean?

Some countries require the passport to still be valid 6 months after entry (or exit). This is to ensure you have valid documents to be able to exit the country. Some countries do not have this requirement, some require it to be 3 months, etc.
But the easiest way to think about it is your passport actually expires 6 months early. And so its best to renew it before that time.

I lost my passport, reported it lost, and now just found the original one, can I travel on it?

No. Once reported lost/stolen its deactivated and cannot be used for travel. You should put a hole through a corner of the passport or otherwise make it clear it cannot be used so you don't accidentally bring it to the airport.

I got part of my order but didn't get my old passport/new passport/passport card/my ID documents?!?

They'll come in separate shipments.

I forgot my passport was in my maiden name/former name. Can I still use it for travel?

Your ticket must match your passport name.
Note: There may be issues if your vaccine card/info is in a different name than the passport/ticketed name, but use the COVID Megathread for that question.

How can I get flight confirmation/book a flight if I don't have my passport?

Unless you are booking with a 3rd party agency that charges for every little change, pretty much all airlines allow you to book with nonsense numbers (all 1's) and at a later time update your passport info, or even wait until check in, in-person to do so.
Many people do not have passports when they book flights, or they lose their passport, or their passport expires. They are fully aware that until they check the passport day-of, the information might not be correct or valid.

Other FAQs from the source:

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/passport-help/faqs.html

ONE KEY RULE:

If you are answering any question with timing of how long it took you to get your passport you MUST state when this happened. Anyone with "I got my passport same day/ within 2 weeks" and the response was "This was 2019 or early" will be temporarily banned for wasting people's time with false hope.
People want to understand RECENT experiences during COVID. Not the before-times. Remember the State Department is likely 1-2 MILLION Passports behind and not all locations have fully opened up.

For the last few months we've been getting multiple posts a day on American Passport Questions. To help alleviate the amount of posts, and make sure everyone is getting the same information I've created this Megathread.
For questions on COVID Vaccine Passports please use the COVID Megathread, 1st post in /travel.
THE BEST ADVICE IS APPLY AND RENEW EARLY. ALWAYS CHECK YOUR PASSPORT'S EXPIRATION DATE. PUT YOUR PASSPORT IN A SAFE AND SECURE PLACE WHERE YOU WILL NOT LOSE IT. DO NOT CHECK EXPIRATION OR LOCATION OF PASSPORT THE NIGHT BEFORE. CHECK IT EARLY.
The Spring/Summer 2021 Passport Megathread can be found here.

American Passport Information

How to Apply

All Information can be found here.
There will be a form to fill out. Information on passport photos. What documents & IDs you'll need, etc.

Where to Apply

Then you'll need to see which avenue you'll need to apply at. This could be an acceptance facility like a local USPS office, an actual Passport Agency, or via mail (for renewals).
If you are applying Outside of the US please see this information.
NOTE: Many locations still have COVID protocols and do not accept same day or walk ins.

Processing Times Within the US

As of November 2021,
You can find the latest processing times here.
Normal processing is around 8-11 weeks.
Expedited processing is around 5-7 weeks. (You also have the option to expedite shipping from the facility, that is an added cost is an additional add-on to Expedited passports.)
Life or Death/ Urgent/ Emergency Service is around 72 hours/3 business days, and you can book these appointments starting 2 weeks from your travel date. You can only make an appointment by calling 1-877-487-2778 or TDD/TTY 1-888-874-7793.
NOTE: This timing may not include shipping time. There have been issues in the past of USPS causing delays to and from the processing facilities and those delays are not accounted for in the official processing times.
NOTE: Some facilities may be quicker, others may take longer, the above time is the average. We have had users saying an additional week or two has sometimes been added onto the above processing times at certain facilities so do not assume the stated processing times are accurate. Do not book travel "to the day" of when the processing time says they could be done with processing the passport, because again, it does not include shipping times.
NOTE: It can take up to 2 weeks before your status changes to "In Process".
Some people have gotten their recently submitted expedited passports quicker than 10 weeks BUT NOT ALL. Do not plan on being lucky, get your application in early and expedited as needed.

Frequently Asked Questions for Applying Within the US

What is the status of my application?

Check here: https://passportstatus.state.gov/

They cashed my check, does that mean my passport is coming soon?

No. During covid they have been opening the submitted paperwork and cashing the check first, and then often sitting on the paperwork for up to 2-6 weeks. Them cashing the check doesn't mean they are processing it or that everything is going well.
Once they start processing it, if they find errors, or your paperwork, IDs, etc aren't in order you may hear from them and be told how to correct the issues.

Can I get a same day passport.

Not likely during covid since they aren't taking walk in appointments.

My trip is in a few days and I just realized I don't have my passport/it's lost/it's expired/whatever, HELP WHAT DO I DO?

In all honesty you are pretty much SOL. It is almost impossible to get the Urgent/Life or Death/Emergency in-person appointments. For these urgent appointments you must call them directly via the phone numbers on the above link. If you are trying to go that route you'll need to look at any location you can realistically get to INCLUDING flying to them.
Note that many people have faked life or death/emergency reasons so this is making it nearly impossible to get these appointments.
Otherwise you may be better off calling all your pre-booked vacation expenses and see if you have any options to postpone or refund your now-not-happening-trip.

Can I switch my application from Regular Processing to Expedited?

Yes. Expedited service costs an additional $60. If you applied and have not received your passport, you may call the National Passport Information Center at 1-877-487-2778 and receive instructions on how request to expedite your passport.
NOTE: It can take 20 days to fulfill this request.
NOTE: This is just a request, sometimes it cannot be honored. Regular Passports are processed at a different facility than Expedited ones. So they need to FIND your application paperwork in order to be able to switch the processing.

I submitted my passport ages ago but my status hasn't changed/its been WAY past the processing times quoted on the website.

There may be a problem. Try contacting the State Department/Passport Office, or reach out to your state State Representatives. They actually can often help with speeding along passports and fixing issues when they get stuck in the system.

My "Status" on the website says "Not Available"

It can take up to 2-6 weeks for your status to change to In-Progress.

How do I find my State Representatives who can assist me?

This link will help you for your State House Represenative or you can also try your Senator. Once you are in contact and have asked for help on your passport application you may be asked to fill out a privacy form or other paperwork allowing your representative to work on your behalf. Make sure to follow up quickly to keep the ball rolling.

Can I buy a flight that shows I'm leaving within 3 business days, get my passport, and then cancel the flight/Can I fake a family emergency?

Yes, but given that those appointments are supposed to be those with life and death emergencies and right now those appointments are VERY hard to get even if you have a valid reason...so try not being a dick maybe?

What about using a 3rd Party Rush/Expediting Service/CourieExpeditor?

DO NOT USE THESE!!!
There is no magical service (other than contacting your state's house of representatives) that can get you your passport quicker than official channels. You are instead paying a shit ton of money for someone else to do any of the above steps and faster processing isn't guaranteed or possible. As well as there are many outright scam companies out there. I would not recommend you give them your personal information. See the official government info here on why you should not use these.

I'm an American currently abroad and my passport recently expired. I need to quickly return to USA, can I travel on an expired passport?

If you are overseas and your passport expired on or after January 1, 2020, you may be able to use your expired passport to return directly to the United States until December 31, 2021. Must be a direct flight and you must have the expired passport in your possession.

Other Questions

Can I travel internationally by air without a passport book?

For air travel, the airline won't even let you on your first initial flight if you do not have proper documentation and visas. This is because the airline will be penalized and fined if you are held and deported due to improper documentation/visas.
A passport card cannot be used for air travel.

Can I travel internationally by land without a passport?

We frequently get questions on this especially for the USA/Mexico border. Officially no, you actually do need a passport. Unofficially some people have reported getting INTO Mexico without a passport can be easier than coming BACK into the US without a passport.

Can I travel internationally via a cruise without a passport?

We'd recommend hitting up /cruise as it may depend on your specific cruise. Some may not allow you on at all without a passport, others simply won't let you do shore excursions if you don't have a passport.

I have dual citizenship, can I travel on my other passport instead?

While USA has no exit immigration, so you don't need to show your passport to exit, you are required to enter the USA on your American passport. You cannot use your other citizenship to get a visa to enter America on your other passport. So unless you are going to get your passport abroad at an Embassy/Consulate before you return, get your American passport before you go.

What is the difference between a Passport Book and a Passport Card?

Card is for Land borders and some sea ports of entry. Think Canada, Mexico, Caribbean, Bermuda. You cannot use it for air travel.
If you plan on doing any air travel within the next 10 years get the passport book.

Since US Embassies are processing passports faster (less than 6 weeks), how can I send my application there to be processed?

You can't. Embassies only process passports for people in-person and in-country.
Also, if your travel is soon and you are headed back to the US, you'll be given a limited-use Emergency Passport that can only be used to travel back to the US.
So the "Why don't I just fly to Mexico on my soon to be expiring passport and apply at the embassy there?" idea only works if you are in Mexico for 6+ weeks and if you have a current valid passport to even enter Mexico (or insert whatever other US Embassy you were asking about.)

I've heard about "6 Month Validity Rule" what is it and what does it mean?

Some countries require the passport to still be valid 6 months after entry (or exit). This is to ensure you have valid documents to be able to exit the country. Some countries do not have this requirement, some require it to be 3 months, etc.
But the easiest way to think about it is your passport actually expires 6 months early. And so its best to renew it before that time.

I lost my passport, reported it lost, and now just found the original one, can I travel on it?

No. Once reported lost/stolen its deactivated and cannot be used for travel. You should put a hole through a corner of the passport or otherwise make it clear it cannot be used so you don't accidentally bring it to the airport.

I got part of my order but didn't get my old passport/new passport/passport card/my ID documents?!?

They'll come in separate shipments.

I forgot my passport was in my maiden name/former name. Can I still use it for travel?

Your ticket must match your passport name.
Note: There may be issues if your vaccine card/info is in a different name than the passport/ticketed name, but use the COVID Megathread for that question.

Other FAQs from the source:

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/passport-help/faqs.html

ONE KEY RULE:

If you are answering any question with timing of how long it took you to get your passport you MUST state when this happened. Anyone with "I got my passport same day/ within 2 weeks" and the response was "This was 2019 or early" will be temporarily banned for wasting people's time with false hope.
People want to understand RECENT experiences during COVID. Not the before-times. Remember the State Department is likely 1-2 MILLION Passports behind and not all locations have fully opened up.

This is a joint post from u/TangerineCastle and u/Pretend-Breadfruit-3 and other contributors.
There are lots of travel related resources that we’ve created between the two of us, so we’re putting it together here. We will update this post as necessary/available with other resources.

USA - CHINA TRAVEL

• USA FAQ on Travel & Testing This document is intended to be a living document to provide assistance to non-Chinese citizens (primarily US citizens and green card holders) attempting to go (back) to China from the United States.
• China - US Round Trip Travel This document is intended to be a living document to provide assistance to US citizens and US green card holders who are attempting to make a round-trip visit from China to the U.S., and back to China. This document is no longer active as it was mostly about preapprovals and that is no longer needed for US/China travel.
• List of direct flights to China from the United States (updated regularly)
• (Bonus: No. You cannot fly through Canada - https://www.reddit.com/Chinavisa/comments/p2kv8y/got_pu_letters_today/h8rmsl4/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf&context=3)

UK - CHINA TRAVEL (new)

• The United Kingdom does not currently have any DIRECT flights, only flights with one stopover are allowed for traveling to China. You can check the list of flights from London and flights from Manchester.
• UPDATE as of 08/28/2021: http://www.chinese-embassy.org.uk/eng/lqfw/t1903213.htm Travelers from the UK now have additional testing requirements:

1. Starting on flights departing on September 9th, you need to get an ADDITIONAL Nucleic Acid test, 7 days before your flight. (So that would mean that if you're departing on September 9th, you would need to get a test on September 2nd.) It seems that this can be done at any "local testing agency" - so not the official one designated by the embassy/consulates.
   1. IF the test result is positive, then when you apply for your official HDC, you will have to apply as a person with a "history of infection."
   2. IF the test result is negative, then you will upload that test result along with the other test results when applying for your HDC.
2. Between that first date and your flight, you need to keep track of your temperature and general possibilities for exposure to COVID. The form is provided at the bottom of the announcement. You will upload this with other materials when applying for your HDC.
3. You STILL have to do the dual testing as usual in an embassy/consulate approved testing location, 2 days before your flight. This CANNOT be the same testing location as your initial test.

TRAVEL FROM OTHER COUNTRIES TO CHINA

• List of direct flights to China from all countries (updated regularly) Remember - if your country has direct flight available, you NEED to fly direct
• (TRANSIT) AIRPORTS WITH ACCEPTABLE TESTING FACILITIES (updated regularly): IF your country does not have direct flights to China, then you will be allowed to fly back with one (and only one) transfer. Since you will have to test in your country of origin as well as your city of transfer, here is a list of airports that have appropriate testing facilities.

INFO ON QUARANTINE NEW

• Finding information on quarantine hotels: Please note that you CANNOT choose your quarantine hotel and in every city, there is a WIDE range of quarantine hotels. However, if you would like to take a look at what options are available or what quarantine hotels are like, the best place to look is in the 小红书 (Xiao Hong Shu) app, which is like Chinese Pinterest. Many Chinese citizens who have flown back have shared their arrival and hotel quarantine details and there are many pictures of rooms and food offerings available. You can always screenshot descriptions and translate it with a translation app for more detail (the Baidu Translate app is strongly recommended!).
  • Keyword to use when searching: City Name (in Chinese) + 隔离酒店 (Ge Li Jiu Dian - quarantine hotel)
  • For example: 上海隔离酒店 （Shang Hai Ge Li Jiu Dian - Quarantine Hotels in Shanghai), 厦门隔离酒店（Xia Men Ge Li Jiu Dian - Quarantine Hotels in Xiamen) etc.

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• QUARANTINE POLICIES
  • Expat Focus: Updated Quarantine Policies for Guangzhou and Zhejiang (8/13)
  • Expat Focus: Quarantine Policies for Inbound Passengers (6/3)

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• Traveling to OTHER CITIES (e.g. Beijing) if you city of landing is NOT your final destination city:

1. WHEREVER you land, you will have to do 14 days of strict hotel quarantine at your city of landing. You CANNOT choose your hotel. (Please see above for finding out what kind of options are available/how much hotels generally cost in the city of landing.)
2. After the first 14 days, MOST cities now require 7 more days of some kind of quarantine/monitoring. The requirements will be different based on how it is framed:

• HOME ISOLATION means that you need to be AT HOME and cannot leave. If you DO NOT have a home where you are or where you are going, that means you will need to find a hotel to stay at. If a friend offers to let you stay with them, note that THEY ALSO have to observe strict home quarantine with you (unless they just let you stay there while they go somewhere else). Please note that though your initial quarantine hotel may try to tell you that you should have "no problem" booking a hotel with your exit paperwork, the reality is that many hotels do not want to take travelers fresh out of central quarantine. Definitely have a place to stay BEFORE you leave your initial quarantine hotel. If you can't find a hotel to take you, see if you can stay at your quarantine hotel for the extra 7 days.
• COMMUNITY HEALTH MONITORING means that you are relatively free to roam around, as long as you do not go to public places. However, again, this means that you will have to be at a hotel and may have trouble finding one.

1. For MOST places, you can travel there from your city of arrival after the first 14 days and then follow the +7 rules of your destination city.
2. BEIJING is a MAJOR exception. You CANNOT fly to Beijing (if you landed elsewhere) until/unless you have been in China for 21 days. So *choose where you decide to fly to CAREFULLY* because depending on the +7 rules of your arrival city, you may either have to be in strict hotel quarantine for another +7 days (this will be true for anywhere that mandates "home isolation", since presumably your home is in Beijing, not in your arrival city) OR you may be relatively free to walk around town (this will be true for places that allow "community health monitoring," like Shanghai.)
3. ONE MORE EXCEPTION for Beijing: Depending on your final destination district/compound in Beijing, they may have additional rules for inbound travelers on days 21 - 28 after you get back to China. Some compounds ask people to still observe STRICT HOME QUARANTINE for days 21 - 28, others will say you can walk around, but that they want you to take extra PCR tests; yet others will have no regulations. It is definitely best to check with your destination compound so that you are not caught by surprise.

GENERAL RESOURCES

• STRANDED GROUPS AROUND THE WORLD There are wechat groups around the world trying to help people get (back) into China. Please add the admin of the groups to be added to the groups. Make sure to include a short recap of your context when you send an add request to the admin. There is ABSOLUTELY NO POINT in adding yourself to a group that does not match your circumstances. Please do not try to add yourself to every group “just because.”
• Potential Results from Testing (based on US testing protocols) Please note that different countries have different protocols and facilities for N protein tests and how they handle vaccinated travelers. However, this should give you a general idea of some potential implications from your testing results.
• How to fill out your HDC code
• A folder with some other resources/documents that may be helpful
• “How to get a vaccine passport in China” (may be helpful for people planning international travel)

HELPFUL WRITE-UPS of TRIPS to CHINA

• Belgrade → Vienna → Shanghai (by u/Shumey)
• London → Stockholm → Beijing (by u/WolfDiscombobulated9)
  • Follow up: Quarantine Experience in Beijing
• SF → Shanghai (by u/robyn_herbert)
• Traveling with a pet cat from US → China (by u/TinyTortuga)
• Barbados → Canada → Shanghai (by u/aCloudCat246)

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RECENTLY ANSWERED QUESTIONS

- New Quarantine Section

Just squeezed back into Japan from the US, proving my case to immigration officials in Haneda about the validity of my "humanitarian" reason for leaving Japan and then trying to return during the lockdown. Now I'm doing a 14-day self-quarantine so thought I'd share some insights on what it's like trying to get back into Japan during this shut-down as well as some tips on how to increase your odds of getting back in the country smoothly.
TL;DR:

• Study these two linked documents before you leave: 01 01 MOJ - refusal of entry 2020.07; and 02 landing examination. In particular, studying their algorithm for making landing decisions (02 ...) will make you realize that their efforts to help you aren't haphazard and that you should make efforts to cooperate to make things go smoothly. You may be "interrogated" if your case doesn't fall neatly under their measured criteria so you'll need to give a convincing, documented presentation.
• Make sure that your reason for leaving Japan can convince immigration officials that it is truly "humanitarian" in nature. To me, it means that you are doing something to help others in dire need, whether strangers, family or friends or anyone who otherwise couldn't be helped by anyone but yourself.
• Again, make sure you have solid documentation to prove your case. Do that as soon as possible. Print out legible copies, highlight key parts, if possible, translate them (I used Google Translate, which was horrendous, but it got the gist across and job done. Also, use media (images, movies), reference material, whatever it takes. Don't forget to add contact information for everyone directly involved. You are preparing a presentation and almost convincing as a lawyer during a trial! Your case agent will be judging you like a judge.
• As long as you truly have a "humanitarian"-type case, just be honest and sincere. These people are some of the most empathetic people I know. Unlike the police, these guys really want to believe your story. You just need to be concise, clear and credible.
• At this time, they are, in my opinion and by their own admission, being rather lenient with their judgements. Some of my documentations were "iffy", but were accepted as I explained that my decision to return was due to an emergency and sudden, so I didn't have enough time to put together decent documentation. My case agent said that they may get a little stricter in the near future if the influx increases greatly. So you need to stay updated at the MOJ and the IATA (click on the map of Japan on this webpage) websites.

My case: I'm a US citizen with a permanent resident visa, having lived here for more than 20 years. I left Japan in late May, AFTER the MOJ declared a lockdown in travel in early April. Although I explained to immigrations at my departure that I was leaving to check on my ailing dad and sibling with a return date in late November, I was warned that I may not be given re-entry permission since my time-frame lapsed the MOJ's cut-off date of April 2nd. I wasn't too worried since I imagined that the lockdown would ease six months later when I would return. But due to the recent flooding in Japan, I had to make an emergency return in early July to take care of damages to my property and to help out my wife (who stayed behind with the kids) as she struggled with the new set of problems in addition to taking care of the kids, as well as keeping her business afloat during this "new normal", chaotic life rhythm.
Needless to say, remembering the immigration officer's strict warning at my departure, I began to really worry whether or not I would be able to return to Japan during this period!
I researched the web, especially here in Reddit, to try to get a clearer picture of what I would be facing, but found more confusion and questions than clear-cut answers. I called the Boston Consulate who wouldn't give me any info, but told me to call Tokyo Immigrations.
My wife called and then told me that my chances were nil ... unless I could provide solid documentation proving that my reason for returning fell under the ambiguous category of "humanitarian" reasons. Hmm ... ailing folks (but not exactly dying) ... flood damage ... helping my wife ... These weren't clearcut reasons, and soon I was feeling panic: What if I arrived, and they weren't convinced -- Would they tell me to get back on a plane and return to the US? If that happened, would I be have to bear the financial burden of risking it? We're not exactly wealthy, particularly since the pandemic has affected us greatly financially.
I decided to take the risk and make the effort to get back to Japan. My family in the US seemed healthy enough for me to part with them for another month or two while I helped my wife out in Japan due to the flooding.
The most important thing I needed to do to be prepared was to make sure I knew exactly what my exit and entry reasons were:

1. Exit: Needed to go to the US to check on my ailing father and to settle some of his business affairs. Also, needed to check on my sister who is severely disabled and needs assisted living.
2. Entry: Needed to help my wife manage our five kids and family life amidst the chaos created by the recent flooding disaster. We lost our cars and suffered flooding damage. In addition, my wife's business was affected and she was going crazy having to deal with all that alone.

The second most important thing is to provide documentation related to each of those that would serve as proof. I only had "hours" to do after learning of the flood so, for my exit reason case, I contacted relatives and care-givers for documentations relating to my father's and sister's illnesses (and their severity). Made sure to have dates, names, reference numbers, addresses on those documents. For my entry reason case, I asked my wife to send my pdfs of our property papers showing that it was indeed in a flood zone, news articles showing the locations of the areas hit by flooding (which corresponded with my home address) and videos and photos of the damage. I also needed to produce documents showing I had kids and their ages and who were still currently in Japan.
While doing all this, I made flight arrangements which all, thankfully, went without a hitch.
In Boston, on my first leg of the trip from Boston to Detroit, I confirmed with the Delta check-in clerk that I could fly to Japan. Her reassurance was that there were no restrictions on me (I showed her my permanent residence card) based on the latest data on the IATA site.
Great!
Fly into Detroit, perhaps one of just a few airports that was making flights to Japan from the US, was easy and problem free! However, there at the gate, I stumbled across a few people who had flew in from Delta flights from New York and from Miami who were just screaming because they were denied permission to fly to Japan, even though they weren't told they couldn't fly to Japan from their originating airports ... Neither of them had permanent residents, and in fact, were just tourists ... Delta explained that they would just be told to immediately depart Japan upon arrival AND Delta would have to foot their bill ... After witnessing their sad situation, I departed Detroit for Haneda on a very smooth flight.
Arriving in Haneda was really easy with just 1/3 capacity of the airplane. The flight attendant on the plane said that if we were transferring to another soon-to-depart connecting flight (I was), I should inform the Delta rep who would be waiting outside the plane and let them know. Instead, we were herded about a kilometer's walk directly to PCR testing. No Delta rep in sight. I asked the PCR people where the Delta rep was, and they went to fetch one. I waited in line and got tested in about an hour, but by then, I had already missed my connecting flight as I never saw that Delta rep who was supposed to inform my next flight that I probably couldn't make it due to the PCR test.
The conclusion of the PCR test was basically asking me how I would find my way back home and getting me to sign a promissory that I would not use public transportation and that I would self-quarantine for 14-days. No problem. A friend would pick me up and drive me more than 12 hours to my home. I had a room to self-isolate until the 19th. I would be informed of my results in a couple of days, and much sooner if my results were positive ...
I was given a cool placard that said I cleared the PCR testing and could proceed to baggage claim. I must have passed almost a dozen airport security personnel who kept waving me through when I flashed the card. I had no baggage to claim so could this mean that I would be outside of the airport and into Japan in less than 1.5 hours? ... No chance. I still had to clear customs. I went through the normal booths (like a ghost town) and could see the double-doors separating customs and the outside world! I was so excited! I wouldn't have to prove my "humanitarian" reasons, I thought!
Suddenly, after the customs agent took my customs card, he signaled me to go to the customs office BEHIND us! Aarrgh. I entered a gloomy open room, resembling that inside a police station, with about ten chairs spaced in a line though each separated by some 3-4 meters. At each chair was a foreigner like myself sitting with solemn face and each being handled by a customs case worker: We were the ones who had to prove our "humanitarian" reason, and this would be the most challenging part of my journey, I thought.
Tired, but sticking to my game plan, I provided my case officer with my reasons (orally) and proof (documentation). He was very helpful and understanding. He also wanted me to understand the entire process and explained that he would make the judgement call whether I could enter Japan or not. The other foreigners' case workers all seemed to be pleasant too! They really didn't seem like the police officers they really were.
However, a couple of foreigners, both from the US like myself, seemed to be having trouble producing documentations. One middle-aged guy seemed like he was ready to cry! The other was a mother with her child who had zero Japanese language skills. I felt so sorry for these two cases, who both seemed sincere, and hoped that they would make it through ... But I had to worry about myself first.
It became apparent that I was the best prepared, because I was the last one in, but the first one out! It took TWO HOURS, but my case worker finally gave me approval and thanked me for providing somewhat good proof despite my little time I had to gather it all (I thank my family and friends for sending me all those impossible documentations in such a short time!). The one glitch I had was proving that my father was my father! I was able to pull this off by producing an old US Passport renewal application from my Google Drive where I had my dad's name listed. It was weak proof, but it apparently was enough! I thanked my case worker, quickly exited customs, and re-entered Japan! Three hours after the plane landed.
I called my friend who picked me up and brought me all the way to my final destination: home!
A couple of days later, I got a call from an unknown number -- It was from the city's health and welfare office: A caseworker who was contacted by the PCR people in Haneda told the worker to expect my arrival and to monitor me daily for the entirety of my 14-day self-quarantine. The monitoring would consist of a call or email everyday to check my health: Did I have a fever? Did I show any signs or symptoms of COVID, etc ... ? Short and quick. For me, this wouldn't be a problem.
On my third day back, I got an email from the government informing me of the results of my PCR test: NEGATIVE! Yea! But I would still have to checkin with the city health worker for the duration of my self-quarantine.
So this was my experience getting back to Japan based on the ambiguous "humanitarian" grounds. I hope it helps some of you prevent unnecessary trouble!
If you have questions, I have to apologize in advance that I many not be able to get to them immediately or at all. As I said, I'm back to help my own family due to the flooding ... trouble compounded by an even bigger flooding happening yesterday!
Wishing you all the best in your exit out of and entry into Japan plans! Also, wishing you all much strengths and fortitude in these very trying times!
Peace!

Real Jobs that will provide you with a place to stay and food to eat, along with a paycheck, also some alt-work opportunities for those of us who live a non-conforming alternative life...

For my peeps with wheels:

Vandwellers, RVLiving, PriusDwellers, UrbanCarLiving, TruckCampers, RoadTrip, VoltDwellers, AdventureMobile
http://www.work-camping.com/

Work Camping, often referred to as "Workamping", is one of the fastest growing trends in the American job market. In most cases, work campers (both individuals and couples) with their own RV offer their labor as a camp host maintaining a recreational facility in exchange for a free camping site plus wages.

https://www.work-for-rvers-and-campers.com/

Workers On Wheels: Work for RVers and Campers Helps You Earn Your Living … While Enjoying the RVing Lifestyle

https://workamper.com/

Welcome to Workamper News—your #1 resource for Workamping! Available for both Workampers and employers, Workamper News has been the premier source for connecting RV lovers and potential employers for more than two decades.
Are you a Workamper? If you work in exchange for something of value and sleep in a RV at night, you are indeed! From coast to coast, there are many positions available for Workampers—or those still dreaming of an RV lifestyle—to work and play on the road. Let us put you in touch with the perfect opportunity to meet your Workamping needs.

http://workampingjobs.com/

Do you need RV workers? Are you an RVer looking for a campground job? This site is viewed thousands of times every single day by RVers and employers. Employers can submit listings for volunteer work camping positions, paid positions or a combination of both. Positions can be seasonal, temporary, short or long term, full or part time. RV workers can submit a detailed online resume to let employers know they are available.

So you want to be a Campground Host in the USNF...?
A good place to start is your local Ranger District, and search for 'Volunteer', or you can also contact a National Forest Ranger District's Volunteer Coordinator... and everybody's got a phone # and snail mail- for y'all scrugglin with web access...
here is the National Forest(s) Main Site for Volunteering
https://www.fs.fed.us/working-with-us/volunteers
(many, many Campground Hosts get paid a small stipend)

For my peeps with no wheels:

SimpleLiving, Shoestring, onebag, vagabond, homeless, vagabonds, HerOneBag, ManyBaggers, travel, backpacking, digitalnomad, solotravel, ultralight, minimalism, travelpartners/
https://www.coolworks.com/

Since 1995, CoolWorks has been a leader in connecting people seeking meaningful and exciting work with the employers who are looking for their enthusiasm, energy, and knowledge.
We believe that you can and should LOVE YOUR JOB, and we want to help make that happen! We feature job opportunities in great places — from NATIONAL PARKS to SKI RESORTS, DUDE RANCHES to RETREAT CENTERS, and everything in between.

http://www.backdoorjobs.com/

Are you looking for opportunities to work, travel, play, live, learn, help, create, experience and grow? Come explore, dream, discover, do and thrive with Backdoorjobs.com!

https://www.workaway.com/

Workaway International gives you the opportunity to: Work in the USA at world class Country Clubs, earn US Dollars, gain valuable international work experience whilst improving your skills and your marketability, explore the USA through arranged trips or travel independently. We offer you…a flight to and from the USA, a guaranteed job, free medical insurance upon selection, comprehensive support structures both at home and in the USA and more...

https://www.xanterra.com/careers/ (website can be buggy- try using the open in new tab function for links)

Xanterra Travel Collection believes people are our most valuable resource. Our success depends upon highly motivated, committed, and competent people who share our vision and work together to attain it, while our work environment encourages responsibility for personal growth and promotes pride in each employee.

Xanterra is the main United States National Parks concessionaire
Yellowstone- https://www.yellowstonenationalparklodges.com/join-our-team/
The Grand Canyon- https://www.grandcanyonlodges.com/who-we-are/careers/
https://www.firelookout.org/

The Lookout Jobs page is a collection of Lookout Jobs, both paid and volunteer. Postings include lookouts for the US Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, and others. FFLA volunteer lookout opportnities and from other programs may also be listed. The posting period typically begins December 1 and goes through spring time of any given fire season year.

https://www.goabroad.com/

Launched and conceptualized in 1997, GoAbroad first set out to fill the information gap between students with a desire to travel abroad and companies offering international programs. As the travel industry has evolved and access to opportunities to see the world has grown, our mission has transformed into something much greater than building a bridge between travelers and organizations: we’ve developed and evolved over the past two decades to meet the ever-changing needs of travelers, positioning ourselves as the resource for meaningful travel around the world.

https://wwoofinternational.org/

WWOOF organisations connect people who want to live and learn on organic farms and smallholdings with people who want to share their lifestyles, teach new skills and welcome volunteer help. There are places in Africa, Americas, Asia, Europe, Middle East and Oceania.
WWOOF hosts offer food, accommodation and opportunities to stay and learn about organic/biological growing and farming. WWOOF Volunteers give hands on help and have an interest in learning about organic farming and gaining skills in sustainable ways of living.
WWOOF is a network of national organisations. They have local knowledge and up to date information about WWOOF volunteering in their country. To become involved in the WWOOF community either at home or away explore the drop down menu above or list below and connect with the local WWOOF organisation directly.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WWOOF
https://www.reddit.com/WWOOF/
and there is always good ol' Craig's List...
https://www.craigslist.org/about/sites
under the Jobs heading search keywords like: "rent" or "room and board"... you will be surprised what you can find. Just the other day I found a live-in Maintenance Manager at a swanky apartment complex, you just never know...
Be open to suggestions, keep your ear to the ground even when you have a good job and a good roof, and most importantly: be willing to move, get rid of everything, and start over... you can get another dog (ouch... harsh) you can get new furniture, you can let them repo the car, you can ditch it all and start over if it means keeping a roof over your head, don't let possessions tie you down- ever
anyway... On with the show!

For my peeps with fins:

Cruise, dcl/, merchantmarine/, boating/
https://www.allcruisejobs.com/

All Cruise Jobs not only provides you with latest cruise ship jobs but also valuable information for job seekers. Use the information on this page to enhance your Resume, prepare for the interview and increase your chances of landing a cruise ship job of your dreams.

https://boatjobsonly.com/

BoatJobsOnly.com is your source for experienced boating industry workers & employers... Whether you're looking for a new career, or you're looking for the perfect candidate, BoatJobsOnly is for you.

https://jobsite.gcaptain.com/

With about 50 new subscribers per day, on average. With over 15,000 active job-seekers and an average of 60,000 unique job views per month, there is no better place to find qualified candidates for your maritime positions.

http://maritime-connector.com/wiki/merchant-ship-jobs/

Think LinkedIn... but for Cargo Ships

https://www.cruiseshipjob.com/

Looking for travel jobs and adventures? Searching for employment on board cruise ships? You have come to the right place. Cruise ship jobs enable you to travel the world and get paid for it. Spend your winters in the Caribbean and your summers in Alaska or travel to remote and exotic ports in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, South America and all over the world aboard a luxury cruise ship.

Crusin' with the little guys:
UnCruise- https://www.uncruise.com/about-us/careers
Alaska Dream Cruises- https://www.alaskandreamcruises.com/about-us/employment/
American Cruise Lines- https://www.aclcareers.com/
CrewSeekers- https://www.crewseekers.net/
yaCrew- https://www.yacrew.com/browse/
Find a Crew- https://www.findacrew.net/en/boat/search?action=Results&BtSrt=_LLD&QckAvl=NF
Crusin' with the big guys:
The main hiring portal for Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, Oceania Cruises, and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands (Tattoo Friendly)

The combined brands of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. employ over 30,000 shipboard crew from over 110 different countries.

https://www.vikingcruises.com/about-us/careers-landing-page.html -Viking
https://www.princess.com/careers/ -Princess
https://jobs.carnival.com/ -Carnival
https://www.royalcareersatsea.com/jobs/search -Royal Caribbean
https://www.ncl.com/about/careers/shipboard-employment -Norwegian Corporate
No people to bother you Crusin':
Watch this dudes YouTube Channel for some damn good info on Merchant Mariners...
https://www.hapag-lloyd.com/en/career.html -Hapag-Lloyd
https://www.maersk.com/careers -Maersk
https://www.msc.com/usa/careers -MSC
Tonz More: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_container_shipping_companies_by_ship_fleets_and_containers
Ship Breaking... I'll let y'all find this one... caution- you have been warned shipbreaking often involes human indentured slavery, child labor, and exposure to highly toxic substances -do your homework- it can also be one hell of an adventure, stay away from the ports of Nouadhibou and Chittagong
https://www.shipbreakingplatform.org/
Shipbreakers- where ships come to die and men die with them... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jdEG_ACXLw
Legit ship breaking is out there too, mostly union jobs
Fishing- Scrimp, Crabs, actual Fish, Fishing/Packing Ships...
The fishing industry offers a lot of jobs, previous experience is not necessary for most of the jobs. Whether you want to work as a deckhand, on an at-sea processor, or at a land-based seafood processor, there is also other fishing industry support jobs, like boat tenders...
Glacier Fish Company- http://www.glacierfish.com/employment/

Crew members are paid a crew share rate for each trip completed. Entry level earnings can range from $3000 - $3600 per trip. A single trip takes approximately 21-25 days to complete. Crew can expect to work about 3 trips on average in a 65 day contract. ($10,00 for 2 months ain't bad)

https://www.alaskajobfinder.com/ -costs $4.00 to sign up, to look at jobs, but I use it to get ideas on what's out there...
https://careers.silverbayseafoods.com/

If you are searching for excitement and an unforgettable experience, Silver Bay Seafoods would love to offer YOU a unique opportunity to live and work in Alaska for the season with lodging, food, and transportation provided.

https://www.tridentseafoods.com/job-openings/

Trident is a fully-integrated seafood company; no matter where you choose to join us in the process, you will play an integral role in providing the highest quality seafood products to our customers.

MISCELLANEOUS

Join the Fuckin' Circus, I shit you not:
https://circustalk.com/circus-jobs
https://bigapplecircus.com/
https://www.circusroyale.com/
https://www.universoulcircus.com/
https://twobitcircus.com/
Live-In Care Givers:
https://www.care.com/live-in-caregivers
https://www.kindlycare.com/live-in-caregivers/
Mercenaries:
French Foreign Legion- https://en.legion-recrute.com/
https://www.unityresourcesgroup.com/
https://careers.g4s.com/en#
http://www.erinys.net/
https://www.dyn-intl.com/
There is also...
The Peace Corps- https://www.peacecorps.gov/
Volunteer Abroad- https://www.gooverseas.com/volunteer-abroad
Live on Site Security- https://www.cpssecurity.com/security-traile
Private Security Guards- https://silentprofessionals.org/private-security-jobs/
Teaching English abroad- https://www.gooverseas.com/blog/teaching-english-abroad-requirements
What Are the Requirements to Teach English Abroad? (most of the time it's just an online course completion)
Wildland Fire FighteFire Lines- https://www.fs.fed.us/managing-land/fire/careers
Au Pair- https://www.interexchange.org/travel-abroad/au-pair-france/
Au Pair World- https://www.aupairworld.com/en/become-an-au-pair
GoAuPair- https://www.goaupair.com/au-pairs/3-steps-become-au-pai
Live in Building Superintendent / Apartment Manager- indeed / simplyhired / etc.
Live in Personal Chef- https://www.privatechefmatch.com/openings/
House Sitting- https://www.mindmyhouse.com/
International Butler Academy- https://www.butlerschool.com/the-extras/interesting-facts/
TravelNursing.org- https://www.travelnursing.org/become-a-travel-nurse/
Diplomat/Foreign Service Worker- https://careers.state.gov/work/foreign-service/officewho-we-look-fo
Faculty in Residence- https://www.google.com/search?q=Faculty+in+Residence
For those looking for farm jobs... -posted by u/lilwillyson
and last but not least... join a Monastery, seriously... a legit way to check out of the world and have a secured future, there are also some Monastic communities that are Family Friendly, where men and women with their children live in a commune style religious community...
Eastern Orthodox
Mt. Athos- -there is a waiting list to get to the "Holy Mountain" you can't just roll up and join...
Eastern Orthodox Directory of Male Monastic Communities
Eastern Orthodox Directory of Female Monastic Communities (The Orthodox don't have "nuns", men and woman are both monks)
Roman Catholic
Congregations of Benedictine Monks in North America Order of St. Benedict

"Therefore, if someone comes and keeps knocking at the door, and if at the end of four or five days he has shown himself patient in bearing his harsh treatment and difficulty of entry, and has persisted in his request, then he should be allowed to enter and stay in the guest quarters for a few days. After that, he should live in the novitiate, where the novices study, eat and sleep." -from the Rule of St. Benedict

Trappist Monasteries in North America Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance
Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life
Buddhist
Abhayagiri
Blue Cliff
Deer Park
Plum Village
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Buddhist_monasteries_in_the_United_States
Shinto
Tsubaki Grand Shrine of America
Uncategorized -not technically Monastic, but I duuno where to put 'em
Rainbow Family- unofficial site- http://welcomehome.org/rainbow/
EcoVillage- https://gen.ecovillage.org/
Hutterites- http://www.hutterites.org/
There is no web site for The Amish, should go without saying, but you know, stuff
Old Believers -https://www.theatlantic.com/national/archive/2013/05/a-17th-century-russian-community-living-in-21st-century-alaska/275440/
Bruderhof Communities- https://www.bruderhof.com/en
Twin Oaks- https://www.twinoaks.org/ established in 1967
The Farm- https://thefarmcommunity.com/
Arden Village- http://arden.delaware.gov/
East Wind- http://www.eastwind.org/
Moora Moora- http://www.mooramoora.org.au/
Kibbutz Ketura- https://www.ketura.org.il/
Atarashiki-mura- http://www.atarashiki-mura.or.jp/
The Community of the Ark- no website, but you can find them if you went and looked
Arche de Saint-Antoine- https://www.arche-de-st-antoine.com/
and tonz more to be found here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_intentional_communities

Some Useless FAQ and Bad Advice

How do I get Mail in the middle of nowhere...? Use General Delivery...!
An example of a properly-formatted General Delivery address looks like this:
u/KI4CLZ
GENERAL DELIVERY
ANYTOWN, NY 12345-9999* ^{9999 is the 4 digit General Delivery code}
worst website on the planet- https://about.usps.com/postal-bulletin/2013/pb22375/html/updt_006.htm
Establishing Residency -it is beneficial to establish residency in a state that has cheap taxes, long expiration dates for Drivers Licenses, and low RV/Camper Taxes-Tiles-Tag-Stickers-registrations... whatever ..there's a bajillion YouTube Videos on this... do your own 'effin' homework you slackers...
Transportation
You can always hitchhike
You can hop Trains
Passports:
(United States) https://www.usps.com/international/passports.htm
(Italy) Italy has a program where you can get an Italian Passport and Citizenship- Italian Dual Citizenship By Descent: https://www.icapbridging2worlds.com/italian-dual-citizenship-by-descent/
Free/nearly Free Travel if you "Discover your Roots", and get a ride with with:
https://www.birthrightisrael.com/
https://www.nationalhellenicsociety.org/program-overview.html
https://reconnecthungary.org/
http://umdiaspora.org/cpt_services/leadership-development/#birthright-macedonia
https://www.birthrightarmenia.org/en/
http://cubaone.org/aboutus/how-it-works/
Drive some assholes car across country- https://autodriveaway.com/ and get a free vacation through a shiddy timeshare presentation-https://timesharepresentationdeals.com/optin
Just need a place to stay bruh...
You can crash on my couch mate- https://www.couchsurfing.com/ wtf is couchsurfing? read the wiki-https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CouchSurfing
Stay for cheap if you clean the sheets and bring your own shizz- http://www.hostels.com/ wtf is a hostel? read the wiki- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hostel
and again... Check craigslist- https://www.craigslist.org/about/sites under Housing and the sub-heading Rooms & Shares... check it out you will be surprised what you can find...

Real Jobs that will provide you with a place to stay and food to eat, along with a paycheck, also some alt-work opportunities for those of us who live a non-conforming alternative life...

For my peeps with wheels:

Vandwellers, RVLiving, PriusDwellers, UrbanCarLiving, TruckCampers, RoadTrip, VoltDwellers, AdventureMobile
http://www.work-camping.com/

Work Camping, often referred to as "Workamping", is one of the fastest growing trends in the American job market. In most cases, work campers (both individuals and couples) with their own RV offer their labor as a camp host maintaining a recreational facility in exchange for a free camping site plus wages.

https://www.work-for-rvers-and-campers.com/

Workers On Wheels: Work for RVers and Campers Helps You Earn Your Living … While Enjoying the RVing Lifestyle

https://workamper.com/

Welcome to Workamper News—your #1 resource for Workamping! Available for both Workampers and employers, Workamper News has been the premier source for connecting RV lovers and potential employers for more than two decades.
Are you a Workamper? If you work in exchange for something of value and sleep in a RV at night, you are indeed! From coast to coast, there are many positions available for Workampers—or those still dreaming of an RV lifestyle—to work and play on the road. Let us put you in touch with the perfect opportunity to meet your Workamping needs.

http://workampingjobs.com/

Do you need RV workers? Are you an RVer looking for a campground job? This site is viewed thousands of times every single day by RVers and employers. Employers can submit listings for volunteer work camping positions, paid positions or a combination of both. Positions can be seasonal, temporary, short or long term, full or part time. RV workers can submit a detailed online resume to let employers know they are available.

So you want to be a Campground Host in the USNF...?
A good place to start is your local Ranger District, and search for 'Volunteer', or you can also contact a National Forest Ranger District's Volunteer Coordinator... and everybody's got a phone # and snail mail- for y'all scrugglin with web access...
here is the National Forest(s) Main Site for Volunteering
https://www.fs.fed.us/working-with-us/volunteers
(many, many Campground Hosts get paid a small stipend)

For my peeps with no wheels:

SimpleLiving, Shoestring, onebag, vagabond, homeless, vagabonds, HerOneBag, ManyBaggers, travel, backpacking, digitalnomad, solotravel, ultralight, minimalism, travelpartners/
https://www.coolworks.com/

Since 1995, CoolWorks has been a leader in connecting people seeking meaningful and exciting work with the employers who are looking for their enthusiasm, energy, and knowledge.
We believe that you can and should LOVE YOUR JOB, and we want to help make that happen! We feature job opportunities in great places — from NATIONAL PARKS to SKI RESORTS, DUDE RANCHES to RETREAT CENTERS, and everything in between.

http://www.backdoorjobs.com/

Are you looking for opportunities to work, travel, play, live, learn, help, create, experience and grow? Come explore, dream, discover, do and thrive with Backdoorjobs.com!

https://www.xanterra.com/careers/ (website can be buggy- try using the open in new tab function for links)

Xanterra Travel Collection believes people are our most valuable resource. Our success depends upon highly motivated, committed, and competent people who share our vision and work together to attain it, while our work environment encourages responsibility for personal growth and promotes pride in each employee.

Xanterra is the main United States National Parks concessionaire
Yellowstone- https://www.yellowstonenationalparklodges.com/join-our-team/
The Grand Canyon- https://www.grandcanyonlodges.com/who-we-are/careers/
https://www.firelookout.org/

The Lookout Jobs page is a collection of Lookout Jobs, both paid and volunteer. Postings include lookouts for the US Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, and others. FFLA volunteer lookout opportnities and from other programs may also be listed. The posting period typically begins December 1 and goes through spring time of any given fire season year.

https://www.goabroad.com/

Launched and conceptualized in 1997, GoAbroad first set out to fill the information gap between students with a desire to travel abroad and companies offering international programs. As the travel industry has evolved and access to opportunities to see the world has grown, our mission has transformed into something much greater than building a bridge between travelers and organizations: we’ve developed and evolved over the past two decades to meet the ever-changing needs of travelers, positioning ourselves as the resource for meaningful travel around the world.

https://wwoofinternational.org/

WWOOF organisations connect people who want to live and learn on organic farms and smallholdings with people who want to share their lifestyles, teach new skills and welcome volunteer help. There are places in Africa, Americas, Asia, Europe, Middle East and Oceania.
WWOOF hosts offer food, accommodation and opportunities to stay and learn about organic/biological growing and farming. WWOOF Volunteers give hands on help and have an interest in learning about organic farming and gaining skills in sustainable ways of living.
WWOOF is a network of national organisations. They have local knowledge and up to date information about WWOOF volunteering in their country. To become involved in the WWOOF community either at home or away explore the drop down menu above or list below and connect with the local WWOOF organisation directly.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WWOOF
https://www.reddit.com/WWOOF/
and there is always good ol' Craig's List...
https://www.craigslist.org/about/sites
under the Jobs heading search keywords like: "rent" or "room and board"... you will be surprised what you can find. Just the other day I found a live-in Maintenance Manager at a swanky apartment complex, you just never know...
Be open to suggestions, keep your ear to the ground even when you have a good job and a good roof, and most importantly: be willing to move, get rid of everything, and start over... you can get another dog (ouch... harsh) you can get new furniture, you can let them repo the car, you can ditch it all and start over if it means keeping a roof over your head, don't let possessions tie you down- ever
anyway... On with the show!

For my peeps with fins:

Cruise, dcl/, merchantmarine/, boating/
https://www.allcruisejobs.com/

All Cruise Jobs not only provides you with latest cruise ship jobs but also valuable information for job seekers. Use the information on this page to enhance your Resume, prepare for the interview and increase your chances of landing a cruise ship job of your dreams.

https://boatjobsonly.com/

BoatJobsOnly.com is your source for experienced boating industry workers & employers... Whether you're looking for a new career, or you're looking for the perfect candidate, BoatJobsOnly is for you.

https://jobsite.gcaptain.com/

With about 50 new subscribers per day, on average. With over 15,000 active job-seekers and an average of 60,000 unique job views per month, there is no better place to find qualified candidates for your maritime positions.

http://maritime-connector.com/wiki/merchant-ship-jobs/

Think LinkedIn... but for Cargo Ships

https://www.cruiseshipjob.com/

Looking for travel jobs and adventures? Searching for employment on board cruise ships? You have come to the right place. Cruise ship jobs enable you to travel the world and get paid for it. Spend your winters in the Caribbean and your summers in Alaska or travel to remote and exotic ports in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, South America and all over the world aboard a luxury cruise ship.

Crusin' with the little guys:
UnCruise- https://www.uncruise.com/about-us/careers
Alaska Dream Cruises- https://www.alaskandreamcruises.com/about-us/employment/
American Cruise Lines- https://www.aclcareers.com/
CrewSeekers- https://www.crewseekers.net/
yaCrew- https://www.yacrew.com/browse/
Find a Crew- https://www.findacrew.net/en/boat/search?action=Results&BtSrt=_LLD&QckAvl=NF
Crusin' with the big guys:
The main hiring portal for Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, Oceania Cruises, and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands (Tattoo Friendly)

The combined brands of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. employ over 30,000 shipboard crew from over 110 different countries.

https://www.vikingcruises.com/about-us/careers-landing-page.html -Viking
https://www.princess.com/careers/ -Princess
https://jobs.carnival.com/ -Carnival
https://www.royalcareersatsea.com/jobs/search -Royal Caribbean
https://www.ncl.com/about/careers/shipboard-employment -Norwegian Corporate
No people to bother you Crusin':
Watch this dudes YouTube Channel for some damn good info on Merchant Mariners...
https://www.hapag-lloyd.com/en/career.html -Hapag-Lloyd
https://www.maersk.com/careers -Maersk
https://www.msc.com/usa/careers -MSC
Tonz More: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_container_shipping_companies_by_ship_fleets_and_containers
Ship Breaking... I'll let y'all find this one... caution- you have been warned shipbreaking often involes human indentured slavery, child labor, and exposure to highly toxic substances -do your homework- it can also be one hell of an adventure, stay away from the ports of Nouadhibou and Chittagong
https://www.shipbreakingplatform.org/
Shipbreakers- where ships come to die and men die with them... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jdEG_ACXLw
Legit ship breaking is out there too, mostly union jobs
Fishing- Scrimp, Crabs, actual Fish, Fishing/Packing Ships...
The fishing industry offers a lot of jobs, previous experience is not necessary for most of the jobs. Whether you want to work as a deckhand, on an at-sea processor, or at a land-based seafood processor, there is also other fishing industry support jobs, like boat tenders...
Glacier Fish Company- http://www.glacierfish.com/employment/

Crew members are paid a crew share rate for each trip completed. Entry level earnings can range from $3000 - $3600 per trip. A single trip takes approximately 21-25 days to complete. Crew can expect to work about 3 trips on average in a 65 day contract. ($10,00 for 2 months ain't bad)

https://www.alaskajobfinder.com/ -costs $4.00 to sign up, to look at jobs, but I use it to get ideas on what's out there...
https://careers.silverbayseafoods.com/

If you are searching for excitement and an unforgettable experience, Silver Bay Seafoods would love to offer YOU a unique opportunity to live and work in Alaska for the season with lodging, food, and transportation provided.

https://www.tridentseafoods.com/job-openings/

Trident is a fully-integrated seafood company; no matter where you choose to join us in the process, you will play an integral role in providing the highest quality seafood products to our customers.

MISCELLANEOUS

Join the Fuckin' Circus, I shit you not:
https://circustalk.com/circus-jobs
https://bigapplecircus.com/
https://www.circusroyale.com/
https://www.universoulcircus.com/
https://twobitcircus.com/
Live-In Care Givers:
https://www.care.com/live-in-caregivers
https://www.kindlycare.com/live-in-caregivers/
Mercenaries:
French Foreign Legion- https://en.legion-recrute.com/
https://www.unityresourcesgroup.com/
https://careers.g4s.com/en#
http://www.erinys.net/
https://www.dyn-intl.com/
There is also...
The Peace Corps- https://www.peacecorps.gov/
Volunteer Abroad- https://www.gooverseas.com/volunteer-abroad
Live on Site Security- https://www.cpssecurity.com/security-traile
Private Security Guards- https://silentprofessionals.org/private-security-jobs/
Teaching English abroad- https://www.gooverseas.com/blog/teaching-english-abroad-requirements
What Are the Requirements to Teach English Abroad? (most of the time it's just an online course completion)
Wildland Fire FighteFire Lines- https://www.fs.fed.us/managing-land/fire/careers
Au Pair- https://www.interexchange.org/travel-abroad/au-pair-france/
Au Pair World- https://www.aupairworld.com/en/become-an-au-pair
GoAuPair- https://www.goaupair.com/au-pairs/3-steps-become-au-pai
Live in Building Superintendent / Apartment Manager- indeed / simplyhired / etc.
Live in Personal Chef- https://www.privatechefmatch.com/openings/
House Sitting- https://www.mindmyhouse.com/
International Butler Academy- https://www.butlerschool.com/the-extras/interesting-facts/
TravelNursing.org- https://www.travelnursing.org/become-a-travel-nurse/
Diplomat/Foreign Service Worker- https://careers.state.gov/work/foreign-service/officewho-we-look-fo
Faculty in Residence- https://www.google.com/search?q=Faculty+in+Residence
For those looking for farm jobs... -posted by u/lilwillyson
and last but not least... join a Monastery, seriously... a legit way to check out of the world and have a secured future, there are also some Monastic communities that are Family Friendly, where men and women with their children live in a commune style religious community...
Eastern Orthodox
Mt. Athos- -there is a waiting list to get to the "Holy Mountain" you can't just roll up and join...
Eastern Orthodox Directory of Male Monastic Communities
Eastern Orthodox Directory of Female Monastic Communities (The Orthodox don't have "nuns", men and woman are both monks)
Roman Catholic
Congregations of Benedictine Monks in North America Order of St. Benedict

"Therefore, if someone comes and keeps knocking at the door, and if at the end of four or five days he has shown himself patient in bearing his harsh treatment and difficulty of entry, and has persisted in his request, then he should be allowed to enter and stay in the guest quarters for a few days. After that, he should live in the novitiate, where the novices study, eat and sleep." -from the Rule of St. Benedict

Trappist Monasteries in North America Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance
Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life
Buddhist
Abhayagiri
Blue Cliff
Deer Park
Plum Village
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Buddhist_monasteries_in_the_United_States
Shinto
Tsubaki Grand Shrine of America
Uncategorized -not technically Monastic, but I duuno where to put 'em
Rainbow Family- unofficial site- http://welcomehome.org/rainbow/
EcoVillage- https://gen.ecovillage.org/
Hutterites- http://www.hutterites.org/
There is no web site for The Amish, should go without saying, but you know, stuff
Old Believers -https://www.theatlantic.com/national/archive/2013/05/a-17th-century-russian-community-living-in-21st-century-alaska/275440/
Bruderhof Communities- https://www.bruderhof.com/en
Twin Oaks- https://www.twinoaks.org/ established in 1967
The Farm- https://thefarmcommunity.com/
Arden Village- http://arden.delaware.gov/
East Wind- http://www.eastwind.org/
Moora Moora- http://www.mooramoora.org.au/
Kibbutz Ketura- https://www.ketura.org.il/
Atarashiki-mura- http://www.atarashiki-mura.or.jp/
The Community of the Ark- no website, but you can find them if you went and looked
Arche de Saint-Antoine- https://www.arche-de-st-antoine.com/
and tonz more to be found here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_intentional_communities

Some Useless FAQ and Bad Advice

How do I get Mail in the middle of nowhere...? Use General Delivery...!
An example of a properly-formatted General Delivery address looks like this:
u/KI4CLZ
GENERAL DELIVERY
ANYTOWN, NY 12345-9999* ^{9999 is the 4 digit General Delivery code}
worst website on the planet- https://about.usps.com/postal-bulletin/2013/pb22375/html/updt_006.htm
Establishing Residency -it is beneficial to establish residency in a state that has cheap taxes, long expiration dates for Drivers Licenses, and low RV/Camper Taxes-Tiles-Tag-Stickers-registrations... whatever ..there's a bajillion YouTube Videos on this... do your own 'effin' homework you slackers...
Transportation
You can always hitchhike
You can hop Trains
Passports:
(United States) https://www.usps.com/international/passports.htm
(Italy) Italy has a program where you can get an Italian Passport and Citizenship- Italian Dual Citizenship By Descent: https://www.icapbridging2worlds.com/italian-dual-citizenship-by-descent/
Free/nearly Free Travel if you "Discover your Roots", and get a ride with with:
https://www.birthrightisrael.com/
https://www.nationalhellenicsociety.org/program-overview.html
https://reconnecthungary.org/
http://umdiaspora.org/cpt_services/leadership-development/#birthright-macedonia
https://www.birthrightarmenia.org/en/
http://cubaone.org/aboutus/how-it-works/
Drive some assholes car across country- https://autodriveaway.com/ and get a free vacation through a shiddy timeshare presentation-https://timesharepresentationdeals.com/optin
Just need a place to stay bruh...
You can crash on my couch mate- https://www.couchsurfing.com/ wtf is couchsurfing? read the wiki-https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CouchSurfing
Stay for cheap if you clean the sheets and bring your own shizz- http://www.hostels.com/ wtf is a hostel? read the wiki- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hostel
and again... Check craigslist- https://www.craigslist.org/about/sites under Housing and the sub-heading Rooms & Shares... check it out you will be surprised what you can find...

Real Jobs that will provide you with a place to stay and food to eat, along with a paycheck, also some alt-work opportunities for those of us who live a non-conforming alternative life...

For my peeps with wheels:

Vandwellers, RVLiving, PriusDwellers, UrbanCarLiving, TruckCampers, RoadTrip, VoltDwellers, AdventureMobile
http://www.work-camping.com/

Work Camping, often referred to as "Workamping", is one of the fastest growing trends in the American job market. In most cases, work campers (both individuals and couples) with their own RV offer their labor as a camp host maintaining a recreational facility in exchange for a free camping site plus wages.

https://www.work-for-rvers-and-campers.com/

Workers On Wheels: Work for RVers and Campers Helps You Earn Your Living … While Enjoying the RVing Lifestyle

https://workamper.com/

Welcome to Workamper News—your #1 resource for Workamping! Available for both Workampers and employers, Workamper News has been the premier source for connecting RV lovers and potential employers for more than two decades.
Are you a Workamper? If you work in exchange for something of value and sleep in a RV at night, you are indeed! From coast to coast, there are many positions available for Workampers—or those still dreaming of an RV lifestyle—to work and play on the road. Let us put you in touch with the perfect opportunity to meet your Workamping needs.

http://workampingjobs.com/

Do you need RV workers? Are you an RVer looking for a campground job? This site is viewed thousands of times every single day by RVers and employers. Employers can submit listings for volunteer work camping positions, paid positions or a combination of both. Positions can be seasonal, temporary, short or long term, full or part time. RV workers can submit a detailed online resume to let employers know they are available.

So you want to be a Campground Host in the USNF...?
A good place to start is your local Ranger District, and search for 'Volunteer', or you can also contact a National Forest Ranger District's Volunteer Coordinator... and everybody's got a phone # and snail mail- for y'all scrugglin with web access...
here is the National Forest(s) Main Site for Volunteering
https://www.fs.fed.us/working-with-us/volunteers
(many, many Campground Hosts get paid a small stipend)

For my peeps with no wheels:

SimpleLiving, Shoestring, onebag, vagabond, homeless, vagabonds, HerOneBag, ManyBaggers, travel, backpacking, digitalnomad, solotravel, ultralight, minimalism, travelpartners/
https://www.coolworks.com/

Since 1995, CoolWorks has been a leader in connecting people seeking meaningful and exciting work with the employers who are looking for their enthusiasm, energy, and knowledge.
We believe that you can and should LOVE YOUR JOB, and we want to help make that happen! We feature job opportunities in great places — from NATIONAL PARKS to SKI RESORTS, DUDE RANCHES to RETREAT CENTERS, and everything in between.

http://www.backdoorjobs.com/

Are you looking for opportunities to work, travel, play, live, learn, help, create, experience and grow? Come explore, dream, discover, do and thrive with Backdoorjobs.com!

https://www.xanterra.com/careers/ (website can be buggy- try using the open in new tab function for links)

Xanterra Travel Collection believes people are our most valuable resource. Our success depends upon highly motivated, committed, and competent people who share our vision and work together to attain it, while our work environment encourages responsibility for personal growth and promotes pride in each employee.

Xanterra is the main United States National Parks concessionaire
Yellowstone- https://www.yellowstonenationalparklodges.com/join-our-team/
The Grand Canyon- https://www.grandcanyonlodges.com/who-we-are/careers/
https://www.firelookout.org/

The Lookout Jobs page is a collection of Lookout Jobs, both paid and volunteer. Postings include lookouts for the US Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, and others. FFLA volunteer lookout opportnities and from other programs may also be listed. The posting period typically begins December 1 and goes through spring time of any given fire season year.

https://www.goabroad.com/

Launched and conceptualized in 1997, GoAbroad first set out to fill the information gap between students with a desire to travel abroad and companies offering international programs. As the travel industry has evolved and access to opportunities to see the world has grown, our mission has transformed into something much greater than building a bridge between travelers and organizations: we’ve developed and evolved over the past two decades to meet the ever-changing needs of travelers, positioning ourselves as the resource for meaningful travel around the world.

https://wwoofinternational.org/

WWOOF organisations connect people who want to live and learn on organic farms and smallholdings with people who want to share their lifestyles, teach new skills and welcome volunteer help. There are places in Africa, Americas, Asia, Europe, Middle East and Oceania.
WWOOF hosts offer food, accommodation and opportunities to stay and learn about organic/biological growing and farming. WWOOF Volunteers give hands on help and have an interest in learning about organic farming and gaining skills in sustainable ways of living.
WWOOF is a network of national organisations. They have local knowledge and up to date information about WWOOF volunteering in their country. To become involved in the WWOOF community either at home or away explore the drop down menu above or list below and connect with the local WWOOF organisation directly.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WWOOF
https://www.reddit.com/WWOOF/
and there is always good ol' Craig's List...
https://www.craigslist.org/about/sites
under the Jobs heading search keywords like: "rent" or "room and board"... you will be surprised what you can find. Just the other day I found a live-in Maintenance Manager at a swanky apartment complex, you just never know...
Be open to suggestions, keep your ear to the ground even when you have a good job and a good roof, and most importantly: be willing to move, get rid of everything, and start over... you can get another dog (ouch... harsh) you can get new furniture, you can let them repo the car, you can ditch it all and start over if it means keeping a roof over your head, don't let possessions tie you down- ever
anyway... On with the show!

For my peeps with fins:

Cruise, dcl/, merchantmarine/, boating/
https://www.allcruisejobs.com/

All Cruise Jobs not only provides you with latest cruise ship jobs but also valuable information for job seekers. Use the information on this page to enhance your Resume, prepare for the interview and increase your chances of landing a cruise ship job of your dreams.

https://boatjobsonly.com/

BoatJobsOnly.com is your source for experienced boating industry workers & employers... Whether you're looking for a new career, or you're looking for the perfect candidate, BoatJobsOnly is for you.

https://jobsite.gcaptain.com/

With about 50 new subscribers per day, on average. With over 15,000 active job-seekers and an average of 60,000 unique job views per month, there is no better place to find qualified candidates for your maritime positions.

http://maritime-connector.com/wiki/merchant-ship-jobs/

Think LinkedIn... but for Cargo Ships

https://www.cruiseshipjob.com/

Looking for travel jobs and adventures? Searching for employment on board cruise ships? You have come to the right place. Cruise ship jobs enable you to travel the world and get paid for it. Spend your winters in the Caribbean and your summers in Alaska or travel to remote and exotic ports in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, South America and all over the world aboard a luxury cruise ship.

Crusin' with the little guys:
UnCruise- https://www.uncruise.com/about-us/careers
Alaska Dream Cruises- https://www.alaskandreamcruises.com/about-us/employment/
American Cruise Lines- https://www.aclcareers.com/
CrewSeekers- https://www.crewseekers.net/
yaCrew- https://www.yacrew.com/browse/
Find a Crew- https://www.findacrew.net/en/boat/search?action=Results&BtSrt=_LLD&QckAvl=NF
Crusin' with the big guys:
The main hiring portal for Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, Oceania Cruises, and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands (Tattoo Friendly)

The combined brands of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. employ over 30,000 shipboard crew from over 110 different countries.

https://www.vikingcruises.com/about-us/careers-landing-page.html -Viking
https://www.princess.com/careers/ -Princess
https://jobs.carnival.com/ -Carnival
https://www.royalcareersatsea.com/jobs/search -Royal Caribbean
https://www.ncl.com/about/careers/shipboard-employment -Norwegian Corporate
No people to bother you Crusin':
Watch this dudes YouTube Channel for some damn good info on Merchant Mariners...
https://www.hapag-lloyd.com/en/career.html -Hapag-Lloyd
https://www.maersk.com/careers -Maersk
https://www.msc.com/usa/careers -MSC
Tonz More: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_container_shipping_companies_by_ship_fleets_and_containers
Ship Breaking... I'll let y'all find this one... caution- you have been warned shipbreaking often involes human indentured slavery, child labor, and exposure to highly toxic substances -do your homework- it can also be one hell of an adventure, stay away from the ports of Nouadhibou and Chittagong
https://www.shipbreakingplatform.org/
Shipbreakers- where ships come to die and men die with them... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jdEG_ACXLw
Legit ship breaking is out there too, mostly union jobs
Fishing- Scrimp, Crabs, actual Fish, Fishing/Packing Ships...
The fishing industry offers a lot of jobs, previous experience is not necessary for most of the jobs. Whether you want to work as a deckhand, on an at-sea processor, or at a land-based seafood processor, there is also other fishing industry support jobs, like boat tenders...
Glacier Fish Company- http://www.glacierfish.com/employment/

Crew members are paid a crew share rate for each trip completed. Entry level earnings can range from $3000 - $3600 per trip. A single trip takes approximately 21-25 days to complete. Crew can expect to work about 3 trips on average in a 65 day contract. ($10,00 for 2 months ain't bad)

https://www.alaskajobfinder.com/ -costs $4.00 to sign up, to look at jobs, but I use it to get ideas on what's out there...
https://careers.silverbayseafoods.com/

If you are searching for excitement and an unforgettable experience, Silver Bay Seafoods would love to offer YOU a unique opportunity to live and work in Alaska for the season with lodging, food, and transportation provided.

https://www.tridentseafoods.com/job-openings/

Trident is a fully-integrated seafood company; no matter where you choose to join us in the process, you will play an integral role in providing the highest quality seafood products to our customers.

MISCELLANEOUS

Join the Fuckin' Circus, I shit you not:
https://circustalk.com/circus-jobs
https://bigapplecircus.com/
https://www.circusroyale.com/
https://www.universoulcircus.com/
https://twobitcircus.com/
Live-In Care Givers:
https://www.care.com/live-in-caregivers
https://www.kindlycare.com/live-in-caregivers/
Mercenaries:
French Foreign Legion- https://en.legion-recrute.com/
https://www.unityresourcesgroup.com/
https://careers.g4s.com/en#
http://www.erinys.net/
https://www.dyn-intl.com/
There is also...
The Peace Corps- https://www.peacecorps.gov/
Volunteer Abroad- https://www.gooverseas.com/volunteer-abroad
Live on Site Security- https://www.cpssecurity.com/security-traile
Private Security Guards- https://silentprofessionals.org/private-security-jobs/
Teaching English abroad- https://www.gooverseas.com/blog/teaching-english-abroad-requirements
What Are the Requirements to Teach English Abroad? (most of the time it's just an online course completion)
Wildland Fire FighteFire Lines- https://www.fs.fed.us/managing-land/fire/careers
Au Pair- https://www.interexchange.org/travel-abroad/au-pair-france/
Au Pair World- https://www.aupairworld.com/en/become-an-au-pair
GoAuPair- https://www.goaupair.com/au-pairs/3-steps-become-au-pai
Live in Building Superintendent / Apartment Manager- indeed / simplyhired / etc.
Live in Personal Chef- https://www.privatechefmatch.com/openings/
House Sitting- https://www.mindmyhouse.com/
International Butler Academy- https://www.butlerschool.com/the-extras/interesting-facts/
TravelNursing.org- https://www.travelnursing.org/become-a-travel-nurse/
Diplomat/Foreign Service Worker- https://careers.state.gov/work/foreign-service/officewho-we-look-fo
Faculty in Residence- https://www.google.com/search?q=Faculty+in+Residence
For those looking for farm jobs... -posted by u/lilwillyson
and last but not least... join a Monastery, seriously... a legit way to check out of the world and have a secured future, there are also some Monastic communities that are Family Friendly, where men and women with their children live in a commune style religious community...
Eastern Orthodox
Mt. Athos- -there is a waiting list to get to the "Holy Mountain" you can't just roll up and join...
Eastern Orthodox Directory of Male Monastic Communities
Eastern Orthodox Directory of Female Monastic Communities (The Orthodox don't have "nuns", men and woman are both monks)
Roman Catholic
Congregations of Benedictine Monks in North America Order of St. Benedict

"Therefore, if someone comes and keeps knocking at the door, and if at the end of four or five days he has shown himself patient in bearing his harsh treatment and difficulty of entry, and has persisted in his request, then he should be allowed to enter and stay in the guest quarters for a few days. After that, he should live in the novitiate, where the novices study, eat and sleep." -from the Rule of St. Benedict

Trappist Monasteries in North America Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance
Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life
Buddhist
Abhayagiri
Blue Cliff
Deer Park
Plum Village
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Buddhist_monasteries_in_the_United_States
Shinto
Tsubaki Grand Shrine of America
Uncategorized -not technically Monastic, but I duuno where to put 'em
Rainbow Family- unofficial site- http://welcomehome.org/rainbow/
EcoVillage- https://gen.ecovillage.org/
Hutterites- http://www.hutterites.org/
There is no web site for The Amish, should go without saying, but you know, stuff
Old Believers -https://www.theatlantic.com/national/archive/2013/05/a-17th-century-russian-community-living-in-21st-century-alaska/275440/
Bruderhof Communities- https://www.bruderhof.com/en
Twin Oaks- https://www.twinoaks.org/ established in 1967
The Farm- https://thefarmcommunity.com/
Arden Village- http://arden.delaware.gov/
East Wind- http://www.eastwind.org/
Moora Moora- http://www.mooramoora.org.au/
Kibbutz Ketura- https://www.ketura.org.il/
Atarashiki-mura- http://www.atarashiki-mura.or.jp/
The Community of the Ark- no website, but you can find them if you went and looked
Arche de Saint-Antoine- https://www.arche-de-st-antoine.com/
and tonz more to be found here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_intentional_communities

Some Useless FAQ and Bad Advice

How do I get Mail in the middle of nowhere...? Use General Delivery...!
An example of a properly-formatted General Delivery address looks like this:
u/KI4CLZ
GENERAL DELIVERY
ANYTOWN, NY 12345-9999* ^{9999 is the 4 digit General Delivery code}
worst website on the planet- https://about.usps.com/postal-bulletin/2013/pb22375/html/updt_006.htm
Establishing Residency -it is beneficial to establish residency in a state that has cheap taxes, long expiration dates for Drivers Licenses, and low RV/Camper Taxes-Tiles-Tag-Stickers-registrations... whatever ..there's a bajillion YouTube Videos on this... do your own 'effin' homework you slackers...
Transportation
You can always hitchhike
You can hop Trains
Passports:
(United States) https://www.usps.com/international/passports.htm
(Italy) Italy has a program where you can get an Italian Passport and Citizenship- Italian Dual Citizenship By Descent: https://www.icapbridging2worlds.com/italian-dual-citizenship-by-descent/
Free/nearly Free Travel if you "Discover your Roots", and get a ride with with:
https://www.birthrightisrael.com/
https://www.nationalhellenicsociety.org/program-overview.html
https://reconnecthungary.org/
http://umdiaspora.org/cpt_services/leadership-development/#birthright-macedonia
https://www.birthrightarmenia.org/en/
http://cubaone.org/aboutus/how-it-works/
Drive some assholes car across country- https://autodriveaway.com/ and get a free vacation through a shiddy timeshare presentation-https://timesharepresentationdeals.com/optin
Just need a place to stay bruh...
You can crash on my couch mate- https://www.couchsurfing.com/ wtf is couchsurfing? read the wiki-https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CouchSurfing
Stay for cheap if you clean the sheets and bring your own shizz- http://www.hostels.com/ wtf is a hostel? read the wiki- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hostel
and again... Check craigslist- https://www.craigslist.org/about/sites under Housing and the sub-heading Rooms & Shares... check it out you will be surprised what you can find...

Real Jobs that will provide you with a place to stay and food to eat, along with a paycheck, also some alt-work opportunities for those of us who live a non-conforming alternative life...

For my peeps with wheels:

Vandwellers, RVLiving, PriusDwellers, UrbanCarLiving, TruckCampers, RoadTrip, VoltDwellers, AdventureMobile
http://www.work-camping.com/

Work Camping, often referred to as "Workamping", is one of the fastest growing trends in the American job market. In most cases, work campers (both individuals and couples) with their own RV offer their labor as a camp host maintaining a recreational facility in exchange for a free camping site plus wages.

https://www.work-for-rvers-and-campers.com/

Workers On Wheels: Work for RVers and Campers Helps You Earn Your Living … While Enjoying the RVing Lifestyle

https://workamper.com/

Welcome to Workamper News—your #1 resource for Workamping! Available for both Workampers and employers, Workamper News has been the premier source for connecting RV lovers and potential employers for more than two decades.
Are you a Workamper? If you work in exchange for something of value and sleep in a RV at night, you are indeed! From coast to coast, there are many positions available for Workampers—or those still dreaming of an RV lifestyle—to work and play on the road. Let us put you in touch with the perfect opportunity to meet your Workamping needs.

http://workampingjobs.com/

Do you need RV workers? Are you an RVer looking for a campground job? This site is viewed thousands of times every single day by RVers and employers. Employers can submit listings for volunteer work camping positions, paid positions or a combination of both. Positions can be seasonal, temporary, short or long term, full or part time. RV workers can submit a detailed online resume to let employers know they are available.

So you want to be a Campground Host in the USNF...?
A good place to start is your local Ranger District, and search for 'Volunteer', or you can also contact a National Forest Ranger District's Volunteer Coordinator... and everybody's got a phone # and snail mail- for y'all scrugglin with web access...
here is the National Forest(s) Main Site for Volunteering
https://www.fs.fed.us/working-with-us/volunteers
(many, many Campground Hosts get paid a small stipend)

For my peeps with no wheels:

SimpleLiving, Shoestring, onebag, vagabond, homeless, vagabonds, HerOneBag, ManyBaggers, travel, backpacking, digitalnomad, solotravel, ultralight, minimalism, travelpartners/
https://www.coolworks.com/

Since 1995, CoolWorks has been a leader in connecting people seeking meaningful and exciting work with the employers who are looking for their enthusiasm, energy, and knowledge.
We believe that you can and should LOVE YOUR JOB, and we want to help make that happen! We feature job opportunities in great places — from NATIONAL PARKS to SKI RESORTS, DUDE RANCHES to RETREAT CENTERS, and everything in between.

http://www.backdoorjobs.com/

Are you looking for opportunities to work, travel, play, live, learn, help, create, experience and grow? Come explore, dream, discover, do and thrive with Backdoorjobs.com!

https://www.workaway.com/

Workaway International gives you the opportunity to: Work in the USA at world class Country Clubs, earn US Dollars, gain valuable international work experience whilst improving your skills and your marketability, explore the USA through arranged trips or travel independently. We offer you…a flight to and from the USA, a guaranteed job, free medical insurance upon selection, comprehensive support structures both at home and in the USA and more...

https://www.xanterra.com/careers/ (website can be buggy- try using the open in new tab function for links)

Xanterra Travel Collection believes people are our most valuable resource. Our success depends upon highly motivated, committed, and competent people who share our vision and work together to attain it, while our work environment encourages responsibility for personal growth and promotes pride in each employee.

Xanterra is the main United States National Parks concessionaire
Yellowstone- https://www.yellowstonenationalparklodges.com/join-our-team/
The Grand Canyon- https://www.grandcanyonlodges.com/who-we-are/careers/
https://www.firelookout.org/

The Lookout Jobs page is a collection of Lookout Jobs, both paid and volunteer. Postings include lookouts for the US Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, and others. FFLA volunteer lookout opportnities and from other programs may also be listed. The posting period typically begins December 1 and goes through spring time of any given fire season year.

https://www.goabroad.com/

Launched and conceptualized in 1997, GoAbroad first set out to fill the information gap between students with a desire to travel abroad and companies offering international programs. As the travel industry has evolved and access to opportunities to see the world has grown, our mission has transformed into something much greater than building a bridge between travelers and organizations: we’ve developed and evolved over the past two decades to meet the ever-changing needs of travelers, positioning ourselves as the resource for meaningful travel around the world.

https://wwoofinternational.org/

WWOOF organisations connect people who want to live and learn on organic farms and smallholdings with people who want to share their lifestyles, teach new skills and welcome volunteer help. There are places in Africa, Americas, Asia, Europe, Middle East and Oceania.
WWOOF hosts offer food, accommodation and opportunities to stay and learn about organic/biological growing and farming. WWOOF Volunteers give hands on help and have an interest in learning about organic farming and gaining skills in sustainable ways of living.
WWOOF is a network of national organisations. They have local knowledge and up to date information about WWOOF volunteering in their country. To become involved in the WWOOF community either at home or away explore the drop down menu above or list below and connect with the local WWOOF organisation directly.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WWOOF
https://www.reddit.com/WWOOF/
and there is always good ol' Craig's List...
https://www.craigslist.org/about/sites
under the Jobs heading search keywords like: "rent" or "room and board"... you will be surprised what you can find. Just the other day I found a live-in Maintenance Manager at a swanky apartment complex, you just never know...
Be open to suggestions, keep your ear to the ground even when you have a good job and a good roof, and most importantly: be willing to move, get rid of everything, and start over... you can get another dog (ouch... harsh) you can get new furniture, you can let them repo the car, you can ditch it all and start over if it means keeping a roof over your head, don't let possessions tie you down- ever
anyway... On with the show!

For my peeps with fins:

Cruise, dcl/, merchantmarine/, boating/
https://www.allcruisejobs.com/

All Cruise Jobs not only provides you with latest cruise ship jobs but also valuable information for job seekers. Use the information on this page to enhance your Resume, prepare for the interview and increase your chances of landing a cruise ship job of your dreams.

https://boatjobsonly.com/

BoatJobsOnly.com is your source for experienced boating industry workers & employers... Whether you're looking for a new career, or you're looking for the perfect candidate, BoatJobsOnly is for you.

https://jobsite.gcaptain.com/

With about 50 new subscribers per day, on average. With over 15,000 active job-seekers and an average of 60,000 unique job views per month, there is no better place to find qualified candidates for your maritime positions.

http://maritime-connector.com/wiki/merchant-ship-jobs/

Think LinkedIn... but for Cargo Ships

https://www.cruiseshipjob.com/

Looking for travel jobs and adventures? Searching for employment on board cruise ships? You have come to the right place. Cruise ship jobs enable you to travel the world and get paid for it. Spend your winters in the Caribbean and your summers in Alaska or travel to remote and exotic ports in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, South America and all over the world aboard a luxury cruise ship.

Crusin' with the little guys:
UnCruise- https://www.uncruise.com/about-us/careers
Alaska Dream Cruises- https://www.alaskandreamcruises.com/about-us/employment/
American Cruise Lines- https://www.aclcareers.com/
CrewSeekers- https://www.crewseekers.net/
yaCrew- https://www.yacrew.com/browse/
Find a Crew- https://www.findacrew.net/en/boat/search?action=Results&BtSrt=_LLD&QckAvl=NF
Crusin' with the big guys:
The main hiring portal for Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, Oceania Cruises, and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands (Tattoo Friendly)

The combined brands of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. employ over 30,000 shipboard crew from over 110 different countries.

https://www.vikingcruises.com/about-us/careers-landing-page.html -Viking
https://www.princess.com/careers/ -Princess
https://jobs.carnival.com/ -Carnival
https://www.royalcareersatsea.com/jobs/search -Royal Caribbean
https://www.ncl.com/about/careers/shipboard-employment -Norwegian Corporate
No people to bother you Crusin':
Watch this dudes YouTube Channel for some damn good info on Merchant Mariners...
https://www.hapag-lloyd.com/en/career.html -Hapag-Lloyd
https://www.maersk.com/careers -Maersk
https://www.msc.com/usa/careers -MSC
Tonz More: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_container_shipping_companies_by_ship_fleets_and_containers
Ship Breaking... I'll let y'all find this one... caution- you have been warned shipbreaking often involes human indentured slavery, child labor, and exposure to highly toxic substances -do your homework- it can also be one hell of an adventure, stay away from the ports of Nouadhibou and Chittagong
https://www.shipbreakingplatform.org/
Shipbreakers- where ships come to die and men die with them... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jdEG_ACXLw
Legit ship breaking is out there too, mostly union jobs
Fishing- Scrimp, Crabs, actual Fish, Fishing/Packing Ships...
The fishing industry offers a lot of jobs, previous experience is not necessary for most of the jobs. Whether you want to work as a deckhand, on an at-sea processor, or at a land-based seafood processor, there is also other fishing industry support jobs, like boat tenders...
Glacier Fish Company- http://www.glacierfish.com/employment/

Crew members are paid a crew share rate for each trip completed. Entry level earnings can range from $3000 - $3600 per trip. A single trip takes approximately 21-25 days to complete. Crew can expect to work about 3 trips on average in a 65 day contract. ($10,00 for 2 months ain't bad)

https://www.alaskajobfinder.com/ -costs $4.00 to sign up, to look at jobs, but I use it to get ideas on what's out there...
https://careers.silverbayseafoods.com/

If you are searching for excitement and an unforgettable experience, Silver Bay Seafoods would love to offer YOU a unique opportunity to live and work in Alaska for the season with lodging, food, and transportation provided.

https://www.tridentseafoods.com/job-openings/

Trident is a fully-integrated seafood company; no matter where you choose to join us in the process, you will play an integral role in providing the highest quality seafood products to our customers.

MISCELLANEOUS

Join the Fuckin' Circus, I shit you not:
https://circustalk.com/circus-jobs
https://bigapplecircus.com/
https://www.circusroyale.com/
https://www.universoulcircus.com/
https://twobitcircus.com/
Live-In Care Givers:
https://www.care.com/live-in-caregivers
https://www.kindlycare.com/live-in-caregivers/
Mercenaries:
French Foreign Legion- https://en.legion-recrute.com/
https://www.unityresourcesgroup.com/
https://careers.g4s.com/en#
http://www.erinys.net/
https://www.dyn-intl.com/
There is also...
The Peace Corps- https://www.peacecorps.gov/
Volunteer Abroad- https://www.gooverseas.com/volunteer-abroad
Live on Site Security- https://www.cpssecurity.com/security-traile
Private Security Guards- https://silentprofessionals.org/private-security-jobs/
Teaching English abroad- https://www.gooverseas.com/blog/teaching-english-abroad-requirements
What Are the Requirements to Teach English Abroad? (most of the time it's just an online course completion)
Wildland Fire FighteFire Lines- https://www.fs.fed.us/managing-land/fire/careers
Au Pair- https://www.interexchange.org/travel-abroad/au-pair-france/
Au Pair World- https://www.aupairworld.com/en/become-an-au-pair
GoAuPair- https://www.goaupair.com/au-pairs/3-steps-become-au-pai
Live in Building Superintendent / Apartment Manager- indeed / simplyhired / etc.
Live in Personal Chef- https://www.privatechefmatch.com/openings/
House Sitting- https://www.mindmyhouse.com/
International Butler Academy- https://www.butlerschool.com/the-extras/interesting-facts/
TravelNursing.org- https://www.travelnursing.org/become-a-travel-nurse/
Diplomat/Foreign Service Worker- https://careers.state.gov/work/foreign-service/officewho-we-look-fo
Faculty in Residence- https://www.google.com/search?q=Faculty+in+Residence
For those looking for farm jobs... -posted by u/lilwillyson
and last but not least... join a Monastery, seriously... a legit way to check out of the world and have a secured future, there are also some Monastic communities that are Family Friendly, where men and women with their children live in a commune style religious community...
Eastern Orthodox
Mt. Athos- -there is a waiting list to get to the "Holy Mountain" you can't just roll up and join...
Eastern Orthodox Directory of Male Monastic Communities
Eastern Orthodox Directory of Female Monastic Communities (The Orthodox don't have "nuns", men and woman are both monks)
Roman Catholic
Congregations of Benedictine Monks in North America Order of St. Benedict

"Therefore, if someone comes and keeps knocking at the door, and if at the end of four or five days he has shown himself patient in bearing his harsh treatment and difficulty of entry, and has persisted in his request, then he should be allowed to enter and stay in the guest quarters for a few days. After that, he should live in the novitiate, where the novices study, eat and sleep." -from the Rule of St. Benedict

Trappist Monasteries in North America Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance
Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life
Buddhist
Abhayagiri
Blue Cliff
Deer Park
Plum Village
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Buddhist_monasteries_in_the_United_States
Shinto
Tsubaki Grand Shrine of America
Uncategorized -not technically Monastic, but I duuno where to put 'em
Rainbow Family- unofficial site- http://welcomehome.org/rainbow/
EcoVillage- https://gen.ecovillage.org/
Hutterites- http://www.hutterites.org/
There is no web site for The Amish, should go without saying, but you know, stuff
Old Believers -https://www.theatlantic.com/national/archive/2013/05/a-17th-century-russian-community-living-in-21st-century-alaska/275440/
Bruderhof Communities- https://www.bruderhof.com/en
Twin Oaks- https://www.twinoaks.org/ established in 1967
The Farm- https://thefarmcommunity.com/
Arden Village- http://arden.delaware.gov/
East Wind- http://www.eastwind.org/
Moora Moora- http://www.mooramoora.org.au/
Kibbutz Ketura- https://www.ketura.org.il/
Atarashiki-mura- http://www.atarashiki-mura.or.jp/
The Community of the Ark- no website, but you can find them if you went and looked
Arche de Saint-Antoine- https://www.arche-de-st-antoine.com/
and tonz more to be found here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_intentional_communities

Some Useless FAQ and Bad Advice

How do I get Mail in the middle of nowhere...? Use General Delivery...!
An example of a properly-formatted General Delivery address looks like this:
u/KI4CLZ
GENERAL DELIVERY
ANYTOWN, NY 12345-9999* ^{9999 is the 4 digit General Delivery code}
worst website on the planet- https://about.usps.com/postal-bulletin/2013/pb22375/html/updt_006.htm
Establishing Residency -it is beneficial to establish residency in a state that has cheap taxes, long expiration dates for Drivers Licenses, and low RV/Camper Taxes-Tiles-Tag-Stickers-registrations... whatever ..there's a bajillion YouTube Videos on this... do your own 'effin' homework you slackers...
Transportation
You can always hitchhike
You can hop Trains
Passports:
(United States) https://www.usps.com/international/passports.htm
(Italy) Italy has a program where you can get an Italian Passport and Citizenship- Italian Dual Citizenship By Descent: https://www.icapbridging2worlds.com/italian-dual-citizenship-by-descent/
Free/nearly Free Travel if you "Discover your Roots", and get a ride with with:
https://www.birthrightisrael.com/
https://www.nationalhellenicsociety.org/program-overview.html
https://reconnecthungary.org/
http://umdiaspora.org/cpt_services/leadership-development/#birthright-macedonia
https://www.birthrightarmenia.org/en/
http://cubaone.org/aboutus/how-it-works/
Drive some assholes car across country- https://autodriveaway.com/ and get a free vacation through a shiddy timeshare presentation-https://timesharepresentationdeals.com/optin
Just need a place to stay bruh...
You can crash on my couch mate- https://www.couchsurfing.com/ wtf is couchsurfing? read the wiki-https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CouchSurfing
Stay for cheap if you clean the sheets and bring your own shizz- http://www.hostels.com/ wtf is a hostel? read the wiki- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hostel
and again... Check craigslist- https://www.craigslist.org/about/sites under Housing and the sub-heading Rooms & Shares... check it out you will be surprised what you can find...

Real Jobs that will provide you with a place to stay and food to eat, along with a paycheck, also some alt-work opportunities for those of us who live a non-conforming alternative life...
thank you to Ryan, for inspiring me to do this... where ever you go brother, we go with you...

For my peeps with no wheels:

Subreddits:
SimpleLiving, Shoestring, onebag, vagabond, homeless, vagabonds, HerOneBag, ManyBaggers, travel, backpacking, digitalnomad, solotravel, ultralight, minimalism, travelpartners/, PaidStudies/
.
https://www.coolworks.com/

Since 1995, CoolWorks has been a leader in connecting people seeking meaningful and exciting work with the employers who are looking for their enthusiasm, energy, and knowledge.
We believe that you can and should LOVE YOUR JOB, and we want to help make that happen! We feature job opportunities in great places — from NATIONAL PARKS to SKI RESORTS, DUDE RANCHES to RETREAT CENTERS, and everything in between.

http://www.backdoorjobs.com/

Are you looking for opportunities to work, travel, play, live, learn, help, create, experience and grow? Come explore, dream, discover, do and thrive with Backdoorjobs.com!

https://www.workaway.com/

Workaway International gives you the opportunity to: Work in the USA at world class Country Clubs, earn US Dollars, gain valuable international work experience whilst improving your skills and your marketability, explore the USA through arranged trips or travel independently. We offer you…a flight to and from the USA, a guaranteed job, free medical insurance upon selection, comprehensive support structures both at home and in the USA and more...

https://www.xanterra.com/careers/ (website can be buggy- try using the open in new tab function for links)

Xanterra Travel Collection believes people are our most valuable resource. Our success depends upon highly motivated, committed, and competent people who share our vision and work together to attain it, while our work environment encourages responsibility for personal growth and promotes pride in each employee.

Xanterra is the main United States National Parks concessionaire
Yellowstone- https://www.yellowstonenationalparklodges.com/join-our-team/
The Grand Canyon- https://www.grandcanyonlodges.com/who-we-are/careers/
https://www.firelookout.org/

The Lookout Jobs page is a collection of Lookout Jobs, both paid and volunteer. Postings include lookouts for the US Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, and others. FFLA volunteer lookout opportnities and from other programs may also be listed. The posting period typically begins December 1 and goes through spring time of any given fire season year.

https://www.goabroad.com/

Launched and conceptualized in 1997, GoAbroad first set out to fill the information gap between students with a desire to travel abroad and companies offering international programs. As the travel industry has evolved and access to opportunities to see the world has grown, our mission has transformed into something much greater than building a bridge between travelers and organizations: we’ve developed and evolved over the past two decades to meet the ever-changing needs of travelers, positioning ourselves as the resource for meaningful travel around the world.

https://wwoofinternational.org/

WWOOF organisations connect people who want to live and learn on organic farms and smallholdings with people who want to share their lifestyles, teach new skills and welcome volunteer help. There are places in Africa, Americas, Asia, Europe, Middle East and Oceania.
WWOOF hosts offer food, accommodation and opportunities to stay and learn about organic/biological growing and farming. WWOOF Volunteers give hands on help and have an interest in learning about organic farming and gaining skills in sustainable ways of living.
WWOOF is a network of national organisations. They have local knowledge and up to date information about WWOOF volunteering in their country. To become involved in the WWOOF community either at home or away explore the drop down menu above or list below and connect with the local WWOOF organisation directly.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WWOOF
https://www.reddit.com/WWOOF/
and there is always good ol' Craig's List...
https://www.craigslist.org/about/sites
under the Jobs heading search keywords like: "rent" or "room and board"... you will be surprised what you can find. Just the other day I found a live-in Maintenance Manager at a swanky apartment complex, you just never know...
Be open to suggestions, keep your ear to the ground even when you have a good job and a good roof, and most importantly: be willing to move, get rid of everything, and start over... you can get another dog (ouch... harsh) you can get new furniture, you can let them repo the car, you can ditch it all and start over if it means keeping a roof over your head, don't let possessions tie you down- ever
anyway... On with the show!

For my peeps with wheels:

Subreddits:
Vandwellers, RVLiving, PriusDwellers, UrbanCarLiving, TruckCampers, RoadTrip, VoltDwellers, AdventureMobile
.
http://www.work-camping.com/

Work Camping, often referred to as "Workamping", is one of the fastest growing trends in the American job market. In most cases, work campers (both individuals and couples) with their own RV offer their labor as a camp host maintaining a recreational facility in exchange for a free camping site plus wages.

https://www.work-for-rvers-and-campers.com/

Workers On Wheels: Work for RVers and Campers Helps You Earn Your Living … While Enjoying the RVing Lifestyle

https://workamper.com/

Welcome to Workamper News—your #1 resource for Workamping! Available for both Workampers and employers, Workamper News has been the premier source for connecting RV lovers and potential employers for more than two decades.
Are you a Workamper? If you work in exchange for something of value and sleep in a RV at night, you are indeed! From coast to coast, there are many positions available for Workampers—or those still dreaming of an RV lifestyle—to work and play on the road. Let us put you in touch with the perfect opportunity to meet your Workamping needs.

http://workampingjobs.com/

Do you need RV workers? Are you an RVer looking for a campground job? This site is viewed thousands of times every single day by RVers and employers. Employers can submit listings for volunteer work camping positions, paid positions or a combination of both. Positions can be seasonal, temporary, short or long term, full or part time. RV workers can submit a detailed online resume to let employers know they are available.

So you want to be a Campground Host in the USNF...?
A good place to start is your local Ranger District, and search for 'Volunteer', or you can also contact a National Forest Ranger District's Volunteer Coordinator... and everybody's got a phone # and snail mail- for y'all scrugglin with web access...
here is the National Forest(s) Main Site for Volunteering
https://www.fs.fed.us/working-with-us/volunteers
(many, many Campground Hosts get paid a small stipend)

For my peeps who want fins:

Subreddits:
Cruise, dcl/, merchantmarine/, boating/
.
https://www.allcruisejobs.com/

All Cruise Jobs not only provides you with latest cruise ship jobs but also valuable information for job seekers. Use the information on this page to enhance your Resume, prepare for the interview and increase your chances of landing a cruise ship job of your dreams.

https://boatjobsonly.com/

BoatJobsOnly.com is your source for experienced boating industry workers & employers... Whether you're looking for a new career, or you're looking for the perfect candidate, BoatJobsOnly is for you.

https://jobsite.gcaptain.com/

With about 50 new subscribers per day, on average. With over 15,000 active job-seekers and an average of 60,000 unique job views per month, there is no better place to find qualified candidates for your maritime positions.

http://maritime-connector.com/wiki/merchant-ship-jobs/

Think LinkedIn... but for Cargo Ships

https://www.cruiseshipjob.com/

Looking for travel jobs and adventures? Searching for employment on board cruise ships? You have come to the right place. Cruise ship jobs enable you to travel the world and get paid for it. Spend your winters in the Caribbean and your summers in Alaska or travel to remote and exotic ports in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, South America and all over the world aboard a luxury cruise ship.

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Crusin' with the little guys:
UnCruise- https://www.uncruise.com/about-us/careers
Alaska Dream Cruises- https://www.alaskandreamcruises.com/about-us/employment/
American Cruise Lines- https://www.aclcareers.com/
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These guy are looking for deck hands, ship mates, and crew mates
CrewSeekers- https://www.crewseekers.net/
yaCrew- https://www.yacrew.com/browse/
Find a Crew- https://www.findacrew.net/en/boat/search?action=Results&BtSrt=_LLD&QckAvl=NF
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Crusin' with the big guys:
y'all tired of the cold and snow- wanna to travel the world- go somewhere warm right...? free rides to Jamaica folks...
Norwegian Cruise line main site- https://www.ncl.com/about/careers/shipboard-employment
This is the main hiring portal for Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, Oceania Cruises, and Regent Seven Seas Cruises brands (Tattoo Friendly)

The combined brands of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. employ over 30,000 shipboard crew from over 110 different countries.

Viking Cruses- https://www.vikingcruises.com/about-us/careers-landing-page.html

Viking Cruises is a cruise line providing river and ocean cruises, with operations based in Basel, Switzerland. It has two divisions, Viking River Cruises and Viking Ocean Cruises. As of July 2018, it operates a fleet of 62 river vessels and 6 ocean ships, offering cruises along the rivers and oceans of North and South America, the Caribbean, Europe, Russia, Egypt, China and Southeast Asia

Princess Cruses- https://www.princess.com/careers/
The Love Boat, baby...

The line has 18 ships cruising global itineraries that are marketed to both American and international passengers.

Carnival Cruise lines- https://jobs.carnival.com/

Carnival is the largest cruise line in the world, based on passengers carried annually, and total number of ships in fleet.

Royal Caribbean- https://www.royalcareersatsea.com/jobs/search

Royal Caribbean operates twenty-six ships, including the four largest cruise ships in the world, and has six additional ships on order.

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No beautiful, and suntanned people to bother you Crusin' here:
Cargo ships, freighters, and tankers...
You can watch this dudes YouTube Channel for some damn good info on Merchant Mariners, he films the daily life on a cargo ship, and helpful advice on how to get into the biz...
Hapag-Lloyd AG https://www.hapag-lloyd.com/en/career.html

Hapag-Lloyd AG is a German international shipping and container transportation company. It is currently the world's fifth largest container carrier in terms of vessel capacity.

Maersk https://www.maersk.com/careers

A.P. Møller – Mærsk A/S also known as simply Maersk, is a Danish business conglomerate with activities in the transport, logistics and energy sectors. Maersk has been the largest container ship and supply vessel operator in the world since 1996.

MSC https://www.msc.com/usa/careers -

Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. (MSC) is a Swiss-Italian international shipping line. The company operates in all major ports of the world. It is the world's second-largest shipping line in terms of container vessel capacity.

and there are tonz more... and they are all hiring -begging- for people:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_container_shipping_companies_by_ship_fleets_and_containers
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Fishing-
Scrimpboats, Crabboats, actual Fishin'boats , and Fishing/Packing Ships...
The fishing industry offers a lot of jobs, previous experience is not necessary for most of the jobs. Whether you want to work as a deckhand, on an at-sea processor, or at a land-based seafood processor, there is also other fishing industry support jobs, like boat tenders...
Fishing in Alaska- https://www.alaskajobfinder.com/

only costs $4.00 to sign up, to look at jobs, and a good place to get ideas on what's out there...

Glacier Fish Company- http://www.glacierfish.com/employment/

Crew members are paid a crew share rate for each trip completed. Entry level earnings can range from $3000 - $3600 per trip. A single trip takes approximately 21-25 days to complete. Crew can expect to work about 3 trips on average in a 65 day contract. ($10,00 for 2 months ain't bad)

Silver Bay- https://careers.silverbayseafoods.com/

If you are searching for excitement and an unforgettable experience, Silver Bay Seafoods would love to offer YOU a unique opportunity to live and work in Alaska for the season with lodging, food, and transportation provided.

Trident- https://www.tridentseafoods.com/job-openings/

Trident is a fully-integrated seafood company; no matter where you choose to join us in the process, you will play an integral role in providing the highest quality seafood products to our customers.

again, and it can't be overstated, all of these places -feed you and house you- no more bills, no more rent, no more shopping free wifi... and I get it, not everyone can do this, but maybe, just maybe, one of these links will fit you and your situation... 'cause you ain't gotta go join the military, you have options; and not just you but you can take your mom, your son, your SO, you can both go...

MISCELLANEOUS

Care- https://www.care.com/live-in-caregivers
Kindly Care- https://www.kindlycare.com/live-in-caregivers/
The Peace Corps- https://www.peacecorps.gov/
Job Corps- https://www.jobcorps.gov/live
Volunteer Abroad- https://www.gooverseas.com/volunteer-abroad
Live on Site Security- https://www.cpssecurity.com/security-traile
Private Security Guards- https://silentprofessionals.org/private-security-jobs/
Teaching English abroad- https://www.gooverseas.com/blog/teaching-english-abroad-requirements
What Are the Requirements to Teach English Abroad? (most of the time it's just an online course completion)
Wildland Fire FighteFire Lines- https://www.fs.fed.us/managing-land/fire/careers
Au Pair- https://www.interexchange.org/travel-abroad/au-pair-france/
Au Pair World- https://www.aupairworld.com/en/become-an-au-pair
GoAuPair- https://www.goaupair.com/au-pairs/3-steps-become-au-pai
Live in Building Superintendent / Apartment Manager- indeed / simplyhired / etc.
Live in Personal Chef- https://www.privatechefmatch.com/openings/
House Sitting- https://www.mindmyhouse.com/
International Butler Academy- https://www.butlerschool.com/the-extras/interesting-facts/
TravelNursing.org- https://www.travelnursing.org/become-a-travel-nurse/
Diplomat/Foreign Service Worker- https://careers.state.gov/work/foreign-service/officewho-we-look-fo
Ye ol' Faculty in Residence jobs- https://www.google.com/search?q=Faculty+in+Residence
Join the Fuckin' Circus, I shit you not:
https://circustalk.com/circus-jobs
https://bigapplecircus.com/
https://www.circusroyale.com/
https://www.universoulcircus.com/
https://twobitcircus.com/
Become a Mercenary:
French Foreign Legion- https://en.legion-recrute.com/
https://www.unityresourcesgroup.com/
https://careers.g4s.com/en#
http://www.erinys.net/
https://www.dyn-intl.com/
For those looking for farm jobs... -posted by u/lilwillyson
and last but not least... join a Monastery, seriously... a legit way to check out of the world and have a secured future, there are also some Monastic communities that are Family Friendly, where men and women with their children live in a commune style religious community...
Eastern Orthodox
Mt. Athos- -there is a waiting list to get to the "Holy Mountain" you can't just roll up and join...
Eastern Orthodox Directory of Male Monastic Communities
Eastern Orthodox Directory of Female Monastic Communities (The Orthodox don't have "nuns", men and woman are both monks)
Roman Catholic
Congregations of Benedictine Monks in North America Order of St. Benedict

"Therefore, if someone comes and keeps knocking at the door, and if at the end of four or five days he has shown himself patient in bearing his harsh treatment and difficulty of entry, and has persisted in his request, then he should be allowed to enter and stay in the guest quarters for a few days. After that, he should live in the novitiate, where the novices study, eat and sleep." -from the Rule of St. Benedict

Trappist Monasteries in North America Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance
Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life
Buddhist
Abhayagiri
Blue Cliff
Deer Park
Plum Village
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Buddhist_monasteries_in_the_United_States
Shinto
Tsubaki Grand Shrine of America
Uncategorized -not technically Monastic, but I duuno where to put 'em
Rainbow Family- unofficial site- http://welcomehome.org/rainbow/
EcoVillage- https://gen.ecovillage.org/
Hutterites- http://www.hutterites.org/
Scientology- Scientology- https://www.volunteerministers.org/
There is no web site for The Amish, should go without saying, but you know, stuff
Old Believers -https://www.theatlantic.com/national/archive/2013/05/a-17th-century-russian-community-living-in-21st-century-alaska/275440/
Bruderhof Communities- https://www.bruderhof.com/en
Twin Oaks- https://www.twinoaks.org/ established in 1967
The Farm- https://thefarmcommunity.com/
Arden Village- http://arden.delaware.gov/
East Wind- http://www.eastwind.org/
Moora Moora- http://www.mooramoora.org.au/
Kibbutz Ketura- https://www.ketura.org.il/
Atarashiki-mura- http://www.atarashiki-mura.or.jp/
The Community of the Ark- no website, but you can find them if you went and looked
Arche de Saint-Antoine- https://www.arche-de-st-antoine.com/
and tonz more to be found here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_intentional_communities

Some Useless FAQ and Bad Advice

How do I get Mail in the middle of nowhere...? Use General Delivery...!
An example of a properly-formatted General Delivery address looks like this:
u/KI4CLZ
GENERAL DELIVERY
ANYTOWN, NY 12345-9999 ^{9999 is the 4 digit General Delivery code}
The USPS has the worst website on the planet- https://about.usps.com/postal-bulletin/2013/pb22375/html/updt_006.htm
What about Establishing Residency? -it is beneficial to establish residency in a state that has cheap taxes, long expiration dates for Drivers Licenses, and low RV/Camper Taxes-Tiles-Tag-Stickers-registrations... whatever ..there is a bajillion YouTube Videos on this... do your own 'effin' homework you slackers... no seriously... something to think about...

Transportation Stuff

-until you get your shit together, you need to get used to a different level of comfort... so:
You can always hitchhike
and
You can hop Trains
Free Bus Ride
Greyhound Bus Lines had teamed up with the National Runaway Safeline (NRS) to offer runaway kids a free ticket home to get back with their families or guardians, if they choose to do so.
Every year, around 400 kids and teens who have run away get a free ride home with Greyhound — anywhere in the U.S. — it’s called the “Home Free” program.
Here’s how the eligibility works:
The child, or teen, calls the NRS helpline.
Must be between the ages of 12 and 21.
Be named on a runaway report and be willing to be reunited with their family (and vice versa).
Home Free can be used two times by the same person.
A free ticket is provided for the parent, or legal guardian, if the person is 15 or younger.
NRS phone hotline was founded in 1971 by a group of Chicago agencies and was originally called “Metro Help.” By 1974 the nonprofit opened a national hotline. It is based out of Chicago, Illinois and operates 24-hours a day 365 days a year.
NRS Mission: ‘To keep America’s runaway, homeless and at-risk youth safe and off the streets.”
The toll-free number is 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929).
Passport-y kind of stuff:
In the United States https://www.usps.com/international/passports.htm
In Italy there is a program where you can get an Italian Passport and Citizenship- it's called Italian Dual Citizenship By Descent: https://www.icapbridging2worlds.com/italian-dual-citizenship-by-descent/
and for Free/nearly Free Travel if you "Discover your Roots", and get a ride with with:
https://www.birthrightisrael.com/
https://www.nationalhellenicsociety.org/program-overview.html
https://reconnecthungary.org/
http://umdiaspora.org/cpt_services/leadership-development/#birthright-macedonia
https://www.birthrightarmenia.org/en/
http://cubaone.org/aboutus/how-it-works/
and you can drive cars across country for- https://autodriveaway.com/ and while you're at it, get a free vacation through a timeshare presentation provided by- https://timesharepresentationdeals.com/optin

I Just need a place to stay bruh...

So, you got the rest sorted, good... now all's you need is a place to lay your head, well try some of these, not my specialty, but I hope it helps...
Couchsurfing
You can crash on my couch mate at- https://www.couchsurfing.com/
what is couchsurfing? read the wiki-https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CouchSurfing
Hostels
You can also stay on the cheap at a Hostel (they are everywhere)
https://www.hihostels.com/
http://www.hostels.com/
what is a hostel? read the wikis-
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hostel
https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Hostels
https://old.reddit.com/Hostel/
Shelters
-under construction-
Camping
This has always been my choice, but for folks who dunno
https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Camping
and again, again, again... Check craigslist!- https://www.craigslist.org/about/sites under Housing and the sub-heading Rooms & Shares... check it out... here is an example of what you can find...
Don't give up- you can do this

World News

Longtime Trump aide alleges White House destroyed 5 boxes of documents — that should have been turned over to Mueller
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Permafrost is thawing in the Arctic so fast that scientists are losing their equipment Instead of a few centimetres of thaw a year, several metres of soil can destabilize within days. "It often happens so fast we can't get out there and rescue it."
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Measles: German minister proposes steep fines for anti-vaxxers - German Health Minister Jens Spahn is proposing a law that foresees fining parents of non-vaccinated children up to €2,500 ($2,800). The conservative lawmaker said he wants to "eradicate" measles.
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All news, US and international.

Multistate child exploitation operation bust leads to 82 arrests, 17 rescues, officials say
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Mentally ill woman gave birth alone in isolated jail cell, Broward public defender says
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Canada Border Services seizes lawyer's phone, laptop for not sharing passwords CBC News
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Science

Sharing a plate of food leads to more successful negotiations, suggests a new study (n=1,476), which found that a meal taken “family-style” from a central platter can greatly improve the outcome of subsequent negotiations.
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Study shows modern horses are genetically quite different from the horses of just a few hundred years ago. Two additional now-extinct lineages of horses were identified; one from the Iberian Peninsula and one from Siberia, both of which still existed 4,000-4,500 years ago.
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People who refuse to give up on achieving specific goals and approach challenges with a positive outlook are at lower risk of clinical depression, generalized anxiety disorder, and panic disorder, suggests a new study of 3,294 adults over almost two decades.
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Technology

Apple CEO Tim Cook says digital privacy 'has become a crisis'
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Verizon, T-Mobile, Sprint, and AT&T Hit With Class Action Lawsuit Over Selling Customers’ Location Data
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Lyft says it's 'not in the transportation business' to avoid complying with disability law
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Sadly, this is not the Onion.

Juneau strip club to host Christian bluegrass concert
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To fight K-pop’s influence in China, a club teaches young boys to be alpha males
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Man shot in chest Friday night at Not So Boring Bar & Grill
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Ask Reddit...

What is a mildly disturbing fact?
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What screams "I'm getting older"?
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What is the saddest song you know?
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Sysadmin

Vacation Mode...Discussion
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IT Mythbusting
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Advice needed on how to convince management to give pay raises instead of bonuses
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Microsoft SQL Server

Microsoft brings Azure SQL Database to the edge (and Arm) – TechCrunch
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SSISDB Parameters vs Connection Manager
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PowerShell

Happy clients - Powershell is the reason
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Execute a script block accepting pipeline input and show your progress Yvez
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Powershell corrupted
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Functional 3D Printing

I made a multipurpose D&D dice container! It has separate compartments for your dice and mini, has a coaster for your beer (or soda), looks like a tower, and has a 3" diameter so it fits a standard table map for impromptu terrain
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I my first functional print! I designed my own dock for my Iphone for in my car (the switch turns on bluetooth audio) link to stl in comments
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3D Printed Sheet Metal Flare Tool
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Data Is Beautiful

[OC]The quest for my first software engineering job
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[OC] The job hunt as a teacher in the US
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I made a site where you can visualize visa requirements by exemption visa, dual passport, regions, languages of more than 200+ countries in the world on a map [Update] [OC]
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Today I Learned (TIL)

TIL a Stanford study (2016) found a positive correlation between use of profanity and honesty. In both individuals and groups, those who use profanity tend to be more fucking honest.
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TIL that Theodore Roosevelt's mother died at age 49 and less than twelve hours later, his wife Alice died from what was diagnosed as acute kidney disease. In his diary that night, the twenty-six-year-old Theodore placed a large X, along with the simple words “The light has gone out of my life.”
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TIL Peter Mayhew was eligible for the roles of either Chewbacca or Darth Vader. He chose Chewbacca because he wanted to play a hero.
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So many books, so little time

I finally finished reading Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman after a whole week
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Why is 'The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck' so popular?
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Why You Should Start Binge-Reading Right Now
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OldSchoolCool: History's cool kids, looking fantastic

My parents just celebrated their 29th anniversary. This is them in 1989
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Winona Ryder for Rolling Stone Magazine, 1991.
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A 19-year-old Walt Disney in 1920.
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aviation

Happy May the 4th from Narita, Tokyo.
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Moscow hot landing !
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ANA Parallel landing at SFO yesterday.
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Reddit Pics

I finally got my dream job as a Park Ranger in Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska! The karmic gods must have made a clerical error.
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Just met Steve Buscemi and told him he was a Reddit legend and he wasn’t sure what that meant but he said he was happy about it!
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On this day 49 years ago, the Ohio National Guard murdered 4 students at Kent State University during an Anti Vietnam War rally. All the students were innocent. No person was ever imprisoned because the incident.
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.gifs - funny, animated gifs for your viewing pleasure

a missile interception by the Israel's iron dome defense system a few hours ago.
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Smooth ride
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An Elegant Weapon For A More Civilized Age
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A subreddit for cute and cuddly pictures

My sisters cat doesn’t like leafy greens but pretends to eat them to make her bunny feel comfortable
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He’s my bf now Karen!
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This pug is the best boy
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I've shared these resources in various comment threads, but I thought it might be useful to have them in one big post/thread for people to reference.
IMPORTANT INFO REGARDING CHOKING/STRANGULATION:
If your SO ever attempts to choke you, YSK that strangulation can have life threatening delayed effects. ALWAYS seek medical assistance to check you over even if you feel fine.
Strangulation is a significant predictor for future lethal violence. If your partner has choked you or ever tries it, your risk of being killed by them is 10 times higher than if they hadn't. (UPDATE as of March 2, 2022: the figure is now that you are 750% more likely to be killed by the offender ). It is in your best interest to leave your partner ASAP if they ever attempt choking you.
Sources:

• https://www.strangulationtraininginstitute.com/health-issues-result-from-strangulation/
• https://www.thehotline.org/2016/03/15/the-dangers-of-strangulation/
• https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/which-domestic-abusers-will-go-on-to-commit-murder-this-one-act-offers-a-clue/2017/11/16/80881ebc-c978-11e7-aa96-54417592cf72_story.html

If you're in the USA:

• Visit www.211.org to be directed to services in your area for people in your circumstances
• Legal Services by State
• National Domestic Violence Crisis Line: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
• loveisrespect Call 1-866-331-9474 (24/7)
• Chat Online with loveisrespect (7 days/week, 5:00 PM to 3:00 AM EST) or text loveis to 22522
• National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
• National Domestic Violence Hotline TDD: 1-800-787-3224
• National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
• Domestic Violence Helpline: 1-800-548-2722
• Healing Woman Foundation (Abuse): 1-800-477-4111
• RAINN. Live Chat with RAINN (24/7)
• Is your partneex-partner stalking you? Visit the Stalking Prevention, Awareness, & Resource Center. Also: consider a front + rear dash cam in your car. dashcams has a nice list of recommendations in their sidebar.
• Crisis Text Line Text SUPPORT to 741-741 (24/7)
• myPlan App (iOS version; Android version) - was created to help people determine if a friend or family member is in an unsafe intimate relationship, and if so how to support them. Created in conjunction with researchers at Johns Hopkins University, it was created using 20 years of research with female-identified survivors of relationship abuse.

There are many domestic violence exit plans online. They're geared towards women leaving abusive men, but much of the information is useful for all genders. Again, USA-specific:

• Make and hide an emergency container that you can grab if you have to leave quickly.
• If you have to stay there for a while, start putting together an F.U. binder. An F.U. Binder is not exactly the same as a Break-Up Binder, but they have some overlap; it's okay to combine the two.
• justnomil has a wonderful section call MILimination Tactics. Some of those strategies may be useful to you as you work to protect yourself and your kids.
• WomensHealth.gov
• Nat'l Domestic Violence Hotline Path to Safety
• Domestic Violence Resource Center: Safey Planning
• CreditCard.com: Secret financial escape plan for domestic violence victims
• domesticshelters.org: How to Find a Safe Place. It’s time to leave your abusive partner, but where do you go?
• Domestic Violence Center of Santa Clara County: Create an Escape Kit (focuses on the things to take with you).

IF A MAN THREATENS YOU ON THE INTERNET
u/Worldly-Ad-7207 offers advice here. USA-specific, tl;dr version: (1) look up your local field office online, (2) call the main number and tell them you want to report a crime; you'll be transferred to the Duty Agent who is on Complaint Duty for that day, (3) explain the situation and they'll type up a referral to the squad that investigates that violation, or transfer you right away depending on a lot of variables. That squad will help you out.
If a ton of countries have similar or even more expansive laws against online threats and harassments. If you're in Europe HERE is the link to all of the places you should report by country if local law enforcement isn't helpful.
Two Very Important Books to Read

• Why Does He Do That?: Inside the Minds of Angry and Controlling Men (PDF) by Lundy Bancroft. Bancroft is a counselor who specializes in working with abusive men. He wrote this book to explain how abusers think, to help women recognize when they are being controlled or devalued, and to find ways to get free of an abusive relationship.
• The Gift of Fear (PDF) by Gavin de Becker. This is a very important book about understanding the survival signals that your instincts recognize and that protect us from violence. I must-read if your partner has engaged in stalking or other threatening behaviors.

Outside the USA

• International Directory of Domestic Violence Agencies - a global list of abuse hotlines, shelters, refuges, crisis centers and women’s organizations, plus domestic violence information in over 90 languages. The Europe-specific section is here
• For Americans living overseas: You can reach out to the local domestic violence agencies, but also consider contacting Pathways to Safety International. PSI is an international domestic violence crisis office that serves abused Americans, mostly women and children, in both civilian and military populations overseas through e-mail at [email protected]. E-mails will be responded to within 72 hours. You should also check the US Dept. of State's website for more resources.

Hotlines and Resources for Men in Abusive Relationships (USA and UK):

• The Hotline: Men Can Be Victims of Abuse, Too
• 1 In 6
• MensAdviceLine (UK)
• Help For Abused Men
• Male Survivor - also have a team of Independent Sexual Assault Advisors which are essentially legal counselors specific to sexual violence.
• Male Abuse Awareness Website (USA) - a complete resource guide for male victims & survivors of abuse. www.help4guys.org
• Stop Abuse For Everyone (USA) - A human rights organization that provides services, publications and training to serve those who typically fall between the cracks of domestic violence services: straight men, LGBT victims, teens, and the elderly. They promote services for all victims and accountability for all perpetrators. Check out their website at www.safe4all.org or download one of their brochures.
• Safe Austin
• National Sexual Assault Line also offers support for men. Call 800.656.HOPE (4763)
• RAINN supports men as well; please don't hesitate to reach out to them.
• See also the International Directory of Domestic Violence Agencies. Many of them have resources for men in abusive and controlling relationships.

A List of Organizations Focused on Domestic Violence in the LGBTQ Communities. Don't forget the aforementioned www.safe4all.org . And see also what abuse tends to look like in LGBTQ relationships
For Ex-Military (USA Military)

• You should investigate your own branch of the VA to see what benefits may be available to you there. The following organizations can also be of assistance in connecting you to help for psychological and/or legal issues.
• You might want to reach out to a congressional staffer from your district office. Most offices for Congress-people have several caseworkers (sometimes called research assistant or staff assistant) who divide up the federal agencies, and they deal with constituent questions and problems (a lost Social Security check, a denied veterans’ benefit, etc.) associated with those agencies’ programs. The majority of caseworkers are housed in the Congressperson's local district office, and they have caseworkers who know the V.A. inside and out.
• Protect Our Defenders: POD is the nation's leading advocacy and support group for survivors of military sexual trauma. Their searchable Help page lists a wide array of local and national services, including MST treatment, legal help, and family therapy.
• National Veterans Legal Services Program: Staffed by pro bono lawyers from some of the nation's most prestigious firms, NVLSP provides free legal assistance for veterans who have been denied benefits for, among other causes, PTSD related to military sexual trauma.
• Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America: IAVA's free Rapid Response Referral Program puts veterans in touch with a case manager who can assist them with, among other things, filing disability claims and finding both mental health treatment and housing.
• Disabled American Veterans: DAV provides free counseling and represents veterans who file claims for physical or mental-health issues.
• The Dept of Veterans Affairs has an Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program, and they offer assistance for active duty, spouses of active duty, veterans, and spouses of veterans. Contact your local IPV coordinator.
• Veterans Crisis Line is available by phone, online chat, or text.

For Immigrants to the USA

• U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Information on the Legal Rights Available to Immigrant Victims of Domestic Violence in the United States and Facts about Immigrating on a Marriage-Based Visa Fact Sheet
• Consider reaching out to Catholic Charities in your area.
• More immigrant/refugee groups here, but note that some of the listed groups don't specialize in abuse situations--they may be able to refer you, however.
• FindLaw.com - Violence Against Women Act and the 'Domestic Violence Green Card' "If you’re the victim of domestic violence and you’re not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, you may be eligible to file your own application for what's commonly called a 'domestic violence green card'. Generally, these visas are granted to immigrants (including those otherwise lacking proper documentation) who cooperate with law enforcement to help prosecute their abusers."

OTHER INTERNATIONAL ISSUES
For Americans:
The U.S. Dept. of State's Office of Children’s Issues offers the Children's Passport Issuance Alert Program. When you enroll yourself and your kids in the program, the State Dept. will contact you if someone applies for a passport for your under-18 child to verify whether you've consented for your child to get a passport.
Note that United States does NOT have exit controls or require two-parent consent for a minor to leave the country. You'll need a court order for that, or it should be part of a custody agreement.
Federal law does prohibit a parent from removing a child from the United States or retaining a child in another country with intent to obstruct another parent´s custodial rights (see (U.S.C. § 1204). U.S. Customs & Border Patrol works with the Dept. of State and other agencies to prevent international parental abductions, but to get their help you have to present a valid, enforceable court order which prohibits the child’s removal from the United States.
Having an international travel prohibition in a court order or custody agreement is especially important if your child's other parent has citizenship in another country. Without that, your child's other parent can leave the country with your kid or kids, and the process to get your kids back becomes incredibly complicated.
The U.S. Dept. of Justice has a PDF guide about international parental child abduction here.
FINANCIAL ISSUES
The number one reason that women don't leave an abusive relationship is money. They simply can't afford to leave. Financial abuse and financial infidelity are usually how they end up stuck. If you're in that situation, please see the below links.

• Get started on a Break-Up Binder for yourself. SEE ALSO: the F.U. binder referenced above.
• Financial Therapy Association helps people address "financial challenges, while at the same time, attending to the emotional, psychological, behavioral, and relational hurdles that are intertwined." Click here to find a financial therapist in your area.
• The National Foundation for Credit Counseling is a non-profit organization that helps people form a plan to manage various types of debt (credit card, student loans, etc.).
• The Thrifty Issue: How to get money to leave an abusive relationship and Livestrong: How to Get Out of an Abusive Relationship When You Have No Money
• The Penny Hoarder: 12 Steps to Protect Your Finances When Leaving an Abusive Relationship
• When applying for a job, be sure to check out Glassdoor for reviews of any company you're thinking about applying to.
• Glassdoor: Returnships: This is a sampling of companies that are trying to entice homemakers back into the workforce. If you've been out of the workforce for a while because you've been a SAHP, search the term "returnship" on the major job sites. See also the comments on this post from personalfinance.
• Sometimes your SO has manipulated things so that you don't have a way to leave your home to go to a job. The website RatRaceRebellion has a solid rep for providing good information on legitimate work-from-home job opportunities. WFH probably won't be a lot money to start. That said, you can get started earning something, you can enhance your resume, and you can start squirreling away money in your own private account and save it for when you're ready to leave.
• Depending on your skill set, Remote.com and WorkOnline might be good resources for you.
• See also this Sept 2020 Reddit thread on work-from-home opportunities.
• One Redditor made a decent-sized list of freelancing/online work opportunities a while ago when he really started getting into freelancing as a whole:
• To help job seekers during this pandemic, a Redditor compiled a free list of 12k remote opportunities from 1500+ companies. It automatically adds new jobs and deletes expired ones every few hours.
• Whatever you do, don't join any multilevel marketing companies (sometimes referred to as network marketing, direct marketing, or direct selling) such as Amway, Pampered Chef, Limelife, Avon, Tupperware, Hempworx, Primerica, LuLaRoe, etc.. You won't make anything even remotely close to the money they're promising. See /antiMLM for more information.
• When you get a job, get direct deposit and have all of your communications go through email. BankRate can help you find an online bank or credit union that meets your needs.
• Are you getting letters or calls regarding debt you're not familiar with? If you're in the USA, don't pay anything until you get them to verify the debt is real. Send a debt verification letter (sample letters here). If you pay anything, you're accepting responsibility for the debt.
• If you have medical bills because you were assaulted, there are resources available. First, hospitals should be made aware of injuries that are due to an assault. Ask for a patient advocate and explain the situation to that person. Next, the US Gov actually has an Office for Victims of Crime. It provides resources and materials for a number of different crimes. There are also state-specific funds and resources. Click any state in the map to get information about resources.

PRIVACY ISSUES

• If you can, set up a PO box or a mailbox for at a UPS store for yourself, so your SO can't access any critical mail.
• How to Disappear Online
• Go Ask Rose has a lot of great resources and advice for how to disappear
• Has your SO started exhibiting stalking behaviors? Start keeping track of the incidents, because you may need that in court. Click here to download a stalking incident and behavior log. Take photos/videos with your phone if you can.
• Cornell Tech in NYC has a web page of tools you can use to check for and clear up any privacy and security concerns. Use their info to check your phone, laptop, or other devices.
• iPhone now has something called “Safety Check” that will allow you to check for tracking apps as well: https://support.apple.com/guide/personal-safety/stop-sharing-with-people-and-apps-ips16ea6f2fe/web

PETS

• Safe Place For Pets - On-site housing, Off-site Housing, and Community Programs for people and pets who need a safe escape from domestic violence.

SUPPORT FOR PARTNERS
ADDICTION (USA)

• SAMHSAs Treatment Referral Routing Service: 1-800-662-HELP (4357), (aor TTY: 1-800-487-4889. This is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations.
• Al-Anon: Are You Living With an Alcoholic Spouse or Partner?
• SeculaNon-Spiritual Support Groups include Self-Management and Recovery Training (SMART) Recovery, Women for Sobriety, Secular Organizations for Sobriety(S.O.S.), LifeRing Secular Recovery, and Rational Recovery

MENTAL ILLNESS (USA)

• NAMI (Natl Alliance on Mental Illness) - The NAMI HelpLine can be reached Monday through Friday, 10 am–6 pm, ET. at 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or [email protected]. For urgent situation, see here.

THERAPY FOR YOURSELF

• Free/Low Cost Clinics - Medical, Dental, and Mental Health
• As funded and regulated by the federal government, every region in the USA has a community mental health center that provides therapy and psychiatric services to anyone, regardless of ability to pay. They offer a sliding fee scale (as low as $3 per visit) to help the uninsured. Use this link to find your local provider.
• See also Lifehacker's Top 10 Free and Affordable Mental Health and Counseling
• Inclusive Therapists - offers a safe and simple way to find a culturally responsive, LGBTQ+ affirming, social justice-oriented therapist. Inclusive therapists center the needs of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BI&POC) and the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. We amplify the voices of Neurodivergent and Disabled communities.
• Secular Therapy Project - Helps connect non-religious or secular persons who need mental health services with outstanding mental health professionals. STP screens potential therapists to make sure that a) they are appropriately licensed in their state or country, b) that they are secular in nature as well as practice, and c) that they actually use evidence-based treatments. This means not only will the therapists not try to preach to you or convert you, but that they are also using the most well-supported types of treatment to help you.

FAMILY PLANNING
In the first flush of love, it's natural to want to have a child with your partner. But the reality is this:

1. Reproductive coercion can trap you in the relationship nd force you to be financially dependent on your partner.
2. Pregnant women in the United States die by homicide more often than they die of pregnancy-related causes — and they’re frequently killed by a partner (source.

If your partner has ever been physically violent with you (or you believe he's willing to do so), it is NOT in your best interest to get pregnant.
AVOIDING PREGNANCY

• The birth control section of Planned Parenthood's web site
• birthcontrol has comprehensive birth control information in their sidebar

ENDING THE PREGNANCY

• The wiki at childfree has many resources
• auntienetwork

IF YOU'RE TRYING TO HELP SOMEONE EXIT A BAD RELATIONSHIP, PLEASE READ THIS POST

I read the sidebar and rules and was not able to find an answer there, or any reason I cannot ask my question, so I am hoping there is someone knowledgeable here that can help me out.
I am applying for my first passport, and the main issue I am having is find whether I can bring a photocopy of my birth certificate or if it needs to be an official certified copy.
According to this source, it says that a photocopy will be sufficient:
https://www.usps.com/international/passports.htm#first-time
This source says they will not accept a photocopy, only accepting a certified copy:
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/requirements/citizenship-evidence.html
I have everything else done, I just don't want to shop up to the post office, wait in a long line, only to be told they will not accept my photocopied birth certificate.
Thanks for your time/help!

I went to the USPS today to get my passport renewed. I got it issued before I was 16 and it expired so I had to get it renewed sort of like I was applying for a brand new one (a form called the DS-11) which required me to go in and get it turned in at a USPS location. So I fill out the forms online, and read their website so I bring everything I need.
website from travel.state.gov on how to apply for a passport
It says on the website "Provide Evidence of U.S. Citizenship" and under that category it says "You must submit one of the following: Fully-valid, undamaged U.S. passport (may be expired) or US Birth Certificate". I should have brought my birth certificate, but I don't like carrying things that are super important like that out of the house if it isn't 100% necessary so I didn't.
So I bring my passport, as the website says that is a valid proof of citizenship. I get there and the clerk tells me I NEED my birth certificate. I tell her the website said I didn't. She keeps telling me that "It has always been this way". I am like whatever and I leave but as I leave it starts downpouring and I decide to sit in the lobby and check on my phone what I read online. So I go online and I see that I was right.
I go back in because I don't want to have to come back in this thunderstorm and the woman I was talking to went to the back so I go to the other clerk. I ask him to show me some documentation about this and he won't ever show it to me. He keeps telling me this is how he was trained. I pulled up the website and try to show him on the .gov website about how they said it worked.
This is where things get weird. He tries to tell me that they don't follow the same protocol that is on the travel.state.gov website because they are a different entity. He says they are just the transaction agency and they don't follow that protocol, but instead they follow their own protocol. I then tell him that I got to that page because the USPS website directed me there (which it does, from here). He then goes on to tell me how they operate as a seperate entity from the USPS. He goes on and tells me how the USPS website and the USPS building are two seperate things and he is just a "retail employee" and he isn't government affiliated. (Why is your office closed on government holidays then?). I could believe the stuff about the USPS not being affiliated with the part of government that deals with passports, but he started to ramble about how he doesn't even bother looking at the USPS website and how the USPS website is completely different than the building, like different organizations different, and how even the prices on the USPS website and the in person location are different. At this point I'm just at a loss and I just leave because I know nothing is getting accomplished. I take my stuff up the street to the next post office and they handle it no problem, don't even ask for my birth certificate.
I then realize that on the DS-11 form (the one they provide in the post office), it says right on it that same information that is on the first website I linked (the stuff about needing either a passport or the birth certificate).
So, could this have been avoided if I would have brought my birth certificate with me? Yes. I am aware of that. I am just mad that the clerk went into this big ordeal about how they aren't government affiliated and they follow their own protocol and how he doesn't even bother looking at the government or their own USPS website because they are their own little entity. I think he was just having a power trip.
TL;DR: Single Post office follows different protocol than government website about passport renewal, clerk tells me the USPS post office building isn't affiliated with the government or USPS and the building is its own entity and they don't even follow prices on the USPS website, I leave and go down the street and get everything handled with zero issues at another USPS location.