Hey all. I used to work for a large telecommunications company. I loved the job itself but hated the company more every day. I wanted to quit so bad but realized I needed that paycheck. I eventually did quit and found a new job but it wasn't consistent so I wasn't making a ton of money. I also thought my apartment building was getting sold and that we were all going to be told to leave after the sale. So I started looking for a new place to live and saw something that made me look twice . A little off grid community where I could pay $250 a month for rent. Utilities are not included, nor are they available. Bring in your own water, build your own solar, and shit in a porta potty. It's not luxurious, and spending a Colorado winter in an off grid camper trailer was challenging to say the least. Stuff I used to take for granted like showering have become something harder than just turning on a faucet. Compared to when I had my apartment, life is hard now. But you know what? I feel free. I could afford to live here working fast food. I don't feel as much like a slave anymore. I could quit and be fine. I am not really worried about money anymore
I see a lot of really negative stories on here about people's bosses. Everyone is quick to say “leave that place and never look back” , but in this economy, that's not feasible for most people. I know it wasn't feasible for me. I am so thankful I have a debt free life with low living expenses so I can experience some sort of economic freedom without needing to be wealthy.
It's a shame that I have to be borderline homeless in order to feel like I have some control over my life, but it is more than worth it to me. The way I see it, luxuries like plumbing and reliable heat are to be enjoyed by those who are willing to be slaves to the capitalistic machine. But you do want the sense of freedom, it's cool to know you can just lower your standard of living by a lot and not have to care anymore.
Going to work every day feels a lot more bearable knowing I don't have to. Obviously, I still need some sort of income. But when I lived in an apartment, I felt like if I lost my job, I'd go homeless. Well, I'm already homeless with a job so if I lose it there's nothing to lose
Maybe this post will inspire someone to drop out of the rat race and get back to the simple things in life. I'd rather be uncomfortable and free than pampered and shackled by the man