Do I need experience for a job that provides housing?

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Zippia Team · Accepted Answer

No, you don't need experience for a job that provides housing. Like the rest of the job market, some positions require experience, and some don't.

If you don't have any experience, just be prepared to work hard and learn quickly, as you'll likely be fully immersed in your new position much faster than you would in a job that didn't provide housing. This is because many entry-level jobs that provide housing need you to live in the same place you work.

For example, oil rigs, cruise ships, and hotels or resorts often have on-site housing for their employees (especially the entry-level ones), and positions such as nannies, park rangers, or military servicemen require you to live where you work as a part of the job description.

While this often comes with a lot of work, it also provides you with a significant amount of valuable experience that would be difficult to get otherwise.