Why not?
There are a number of Travel Companies out there, some are better than others. The bottom line is you have to do your research and figure out where you want to go and which company provides the best compensation package for that area.
There are a few federally mandated reimbursements, like the Per Diem and travel allowance. Look for a company that will provide you housing, yet also has a housing allowance option. Compare the total compensation package and then see if you can get housing on your own within the housing allowance allotment or if going with company housing is the better option for you.
Look for guaranteed hours, cancellation policies, etc. Bottom line is, read the contract and do your research.
There is nothing that binds you to a Travel Company in the long term. You can contract with Company A, then the next assignment go with Company B, then on to Company C or even back to Company A for the third. Now some companies offer incentives or bonuses for consecutive contracts, so again, this is something you need to look at and research. However, you are bound to the contract for the length of it, unless there is breech by any party.
The way I look at it, I am about to take a 13 week vacation that I am going to be paid to take. So I happen to be busy 3 days a week... that's 4 days a week I have off to explore and experience my destination!
I can take some time off in between contracts, I can potentially extend the contract, or I can go immediately into another contract. I can go somewhere cooler in the summertime, warmer in the wintertime, the possibilities are there!
As I said, the bags are packed, the bike is ready. Just need to get fuel tomorrow to top off, then load and tie on, and I will be off!
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