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PTO – Your frequently asked questions, answered!

by Gabby Beckford June 13, 2021
by Gabby Beckford June 13, 2021
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For the month of June 2021 on the @packslight Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and TikTok accounts, we are running the Packs Light Month of Paid Travel Opportunities!

Every day, for 30 days, I'm sharing answers to frequently asked questions like:

  • What is a PTO? (Day 1)
  • Do you have to be a student to win? (Day 7)
  • Do they work for [insert nationality]? (Day 9)
  • Where can I find them for myself? (Day 14)
  • How can I actually press submit and be motivated? (Day 20 and Day 25)
  • What if I missed the deadline? (Day 28)

and more PTO, scholarship, and opportunity questions. What makes me a expert? Find out on my About page.

#PLMonthofPTO Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Day 1: What is a “PTO”?
  2. Day 2: Opp of the Day: Creators, Let’s Go to Taiwan!
  3. Day 3: The PTO that changed my life, and the power of Google
  4. Day 4: Do people ACTUALLY win? 🤨
  5. Day 5: ❌ What NOT to Apply to ❌
  6. Day 6: How to get the perfect Letter of Recommendation :100:
  7. Day 7: Do you HAVE to be a student to win PTO? :female-student::skin-tone-4:
  8. Day 8: [PTO] Work as a short term language mentor in Europe with Angloville
  9. Day 9: Are PTO for all countries? Or just the U.S.? :us:
  10. Day 10: WHY do companies host these opportunities? What’s in it for them? :face_with_monocle:
  11. Day 11: 3 reasons PTO are *perfect* travel experience for first time/new travelers
  12. Day 12: PTO – Europeans, PTO, Work remote in the Canary Islands FOR FREE! 🇮🇨
  13. Day 13: Why PTO make such 💸financial💸 sense?
  14. Day 14: What’s the No. 1 place to find scholarships?
  15. Day 15 in Packs Light’s Month of PTO: Affirm’s Travel Pass Sweeps! #AffirmPartner
  16. Day 16: How opps can change your perspective 💡
  17. Day 17: PTO takes you out of your comfort zone!
  18. Day 18: WanderAbroad in Costa Rica! 🇨🇷
  19. Day 19: How to find opps with low competition? 🕵🏽‍♀️
  20. Day 20: The No. 1 thing stopping you from winning PTO 🏔 **EBOOK GIVEAWAY**
  21. Day 21: Writing your essays without doing *too much* or *too little* 📝
  22. Day 22: How to answer “tell us about yourself” 🥴
  23. Day 23: PTO vocabulary lesson 🍎
  24. Day 24: How I would apply (TUTORIAL)
  25. Day 25: Productivity tips to help you press SUBMIT!
  26. Day 26: Repeat after me: LOW competition, HIGH value 📈 
  27. Day 27: A lesson in 🔮manifestation🔮
  28. Day 28: Should you still apply if you missed the deadline? 😳
  29. Day 29: Focus your energy!
  30. Day 30: MORE TO COME! ✨💸🗺

Want more?

Jump into the Kick A** Application course, my starter's guide in how to find and WIN paid travel opportunities!

Take the course now!

 

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Gabby is a multi-awardwinning creator. She is a full-time travel influencer, Gen Z travel marketing expert, and public speaker. You'll find her featured in the likes of Good Morning America, National Geographic, CNNTravel, Forbes, Travel+Leisure, and even the TEDx stage.
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3 comments

Daphnie January 23, 2022 - 7:58 AM

Are these only for young people? What about those over 35yrs old?

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Gabby Beckford January 23, 2022 - 9:58 PM

Take a look at Question #9!

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Gabby Beckford January 23, 2022 - 9:59 PM

Check out the answer for Question #7!

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