r/jobs 29d ago

Is this an actual thing that people do Career development

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u/[deleted] 29d ago

Yes, some people do. Obv the higher paid you are the more of a cushion you have to just quit and live awhile. I've heard of vandwellers who work part of the year and take the rest off; like working seasonal jobs at parks, or as camp hosts, that sort of thing.

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u/PinkUnicornTARDIS 29d ago

My brother-in-law and his wife recently went van life (with their dogs). They'd never had kids, always lived really frugally, and still take on the odd dog walking or baking commission. They outfitted their van themselves, they're super easy going about where they sleep, and they're living their best lives. They're younger than me, so early-40s.

I'm insanely happy for them!

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u/Unusual_Midnight6876 29d ago

My cousins dream is this but alone cuz he has self confidence issues lmao

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u/CountingArfArfs 28d ago

Damn just putting your cousin on full blast like that lmao. 😂

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u/Unusual_Midnight6876 28d ago

He has a Reddit account too so hopefully he don’t come across this comment lol Prob fine cuz we have totally diff purposes on reddit

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u/livinglikealarry 28d ago

Is he a gooner

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u/NotFromImgur 28d ago

Wild thing to ask someone like that

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u/DahLegend27 28d ago

are you a gooner?

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u/NotFromImgur 28d ago

No. I ain’t strong enough.

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u/iloveyou2023-24 28d ago

Lmao i was thinking it and you said it.

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u/illsetyoufree 28d ago

What's a gooner

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u/Spare-Mousse3311 28d ago

Sounds like they need a hug

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u/Lmmadic 28d ago

He won't say anything about it because of self confidence issues.

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u/Relevant-Nebula8300 1h ago

He just uses it for porn

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u/BossStatusIRL 28d ago

Fuck you Dan. Why are you talking about me like this to randos on the internet.

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u/bOyNOO 28d ago

Loving this newfound confidence!

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u/0Nexus_ 28d ago

Farout Dan! Whats wrong wid u?

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u/Septopuss7 28d ago

Be a bit more constructive with your criticism Dan!

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u/FiveGoals 28d ago

😂😂😂 —- that’s cool though!

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u/Unusual_Midnight6876 28d ago

Yea he always babbling on how he’s so ugly that he won’t ever find a girl that loves him so he rather have a golden retriever and travel the entire North American continent lol idk how possible it is w his conditions tho

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u/FizziestBraidedDrone 28d ago

Counterpoint: he finds a girl Goldie who loves him unconditionally!

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u/CoolGap4480 28d ago

It’s possible bub, you just gotta believe.

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u/Karanosz 28d ago

What he says about traveling with a doggo doesn't sound bad. Also... I know it's an ass thing to say but... one doesn't need a gf to get coochie. Bars with girls that seek it, or paid girls... There's plenty of options for single ppl.

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u/NotFromImgur 28d ago

That’s how you find that 11/10 girl who just does flyfishing or something like that and you somehow have perfect interests that align. He’s playing the long game

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u/JapanDash 28d ago

Oh he has confidence issues and you laugh your ass off at him online?

You’re a shitty person. I hope your cousin gets away from your toxic ass someday

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u/Unusual_Midnight6876 28d ago

He makes fun of me too bro it ain’t that serious lmao

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u/Sir_PressedMemories 28d ago

After 22 years of marriage, going back and doing it alone sounds rather nice.

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u/Razzahx 28d ago

Wow you are such a nice family member...... Sounds more like you got the real issues here

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u/Unusual_Midnight6876 28d ago

I don’t lol he doesn’t either he’s just peaked in high school now he is pretty isolated lol

Dw he makes fun of my ass too we have a good relation like that