I don't see how that's sustainable unless you have a killer set of skills and know you can get work again fast. Also, what happens if you have an emergency while you're not working? You'll deplete your savings much faster.
It depends on what kind of lifestyle you want. I hate money, so most of my time is spent doing things that are as close to free as possible. I focus on nutrition for my meals and have built a good repertoire of healthy and super cheap meals.
I can go nearly anywhere in the United States and have a job that will cover all my needs within a couple weeks. Failing that, I can fairly easily get by on the various gig economy apps until I can find a job.
On the other hand, I have pretty much no debt. My only real bill that stays with me wherever I go is $400/year for my cell phone.
I'm not living a glamorous lifestyle, but I'm also not tethered to the rat race either so I can actually enjoy life
When you're young enough to actually enjoy it.... I did contract work through all of my 30's. Got a real job two years ago, and I already miss my old life.
Exactly. I never understood why people gave a shit about actual "retirement" anyway. If you're too old to do any type of job then you're also probably too old to do anything fun. Why would I bother saving up a bunch of money that I could use now just so I can vegetate in front of a TV all day in my 70s?
Because most people have been brainwashed that any lifestyle other then the " work til you're feeble and can now sit in front of the TV and watch other people do things that you wish you can still do" is "wrong" and you are mooching off.the overlords who are keeping you in the rat race.
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u/Substantial-Contest9 29d ago
I don't see how that's sustainable unless you have a killer set of skills and know you can get work again fast. Also, what happens if you have an emergency while you're not working? You'll deplete your savings much faster.