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Why I Quit My High Paying Job // My Story //Living in My Car Full Time
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- Опубликовано: 15 авг 2024
- In this video, I'm sharing why I quit my high paying job and how I got to this point. This is NOT the great resignation. This has been a long time coming. I'm still living in my car full time and I'm as happy as can be.
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00:00 - 03:27 Intro + An unrushed morning
03:28 - 06:36 My childhood
06:37 - 09:30 Becoming a successful chef, then burning out
09:31 - 14:54 Getting my "dream job", seeing the light, quitting
14:55 - 19:25 How much I make now, cost of living
19:26 - 21:35 How many days a week I work, slow mornings
21:36 - 25:49 I hate working, outro
25:50 - 26:52 Extras
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If you could summarize your dream life in one or two sentences, what would you say?
Tipi hot tent living on my Homestead Land/Campgrounds or Earthome living on my Homestead... No neighbors within a mile or two miles.. NO government structure AT ALL ... All of my Needs & Wants Effortlessly met... a life of Ease , Simplicity, Alignment etc... with my OLD RETRO or Vintage Truck and living a NO Waste life connected to the Divine Feminine Mother
I relate very much to your desired life.
Still trying to figure it out. I have everything I ever wanted and I'm still not happy. About to got the road to see if happiness is out there somewhere. Just FYI, I posted one of your cooking videos in my reddit and FB SUV women's groups. Cooking and being healthy doing vanlife is such a big deal. Everyone is all about hiking. No one is doing healthy eating, as I've said before. LOL. I think we will all benefit from this channel.
To live Free, without the attachment of what others think of you to be successful in Life. Living a NO RUSHED LIFE. 🧬
Moving to Africa living with nature
My dream life: slow mornings, reading, and spending quality time daily with my daughter.
Sounds beautiful! I just subscribed to your channel. Always nice to support fellow car dweller 😊
I'm older 60yo forced 2yr ago to retire. The stress of that life for 40+ yrs.. wore me out & made me ill physically & emotionally. So glad you & many choose peace & still providing for self. I will follow.
I understand. That life was slowly, but surely, making me ill, too.
Girl! I don’t like working either and I don’t believe the people that say they do!! Bravo to you😊Keep going.
Lol, thank you!!
Work is definitely overrated- contrary to what your told your entire life 😒
Seriously- and all you hear about is "sigma grindset" or "everyone is supposed to hate their job"
The US has such a toxic view on working- and the 9 to 5 is making people suffer and if you complain or are disabled you're told to shut up!
Sorry for the long comment lol- this just gets me fired up.
I don’t blame you. I’m at this point right now in my life. Just gave my 2 weeks notice at a job that I worked for 14 years and I don’t regret it. I hope to be debt free some day as well. You inspire me.
Love this video. I live in my minivan and have cut my monthly expenses. I quit corporate America in January 2022. Now I’m realizing that I don’t need to work as much as much as I did to live. Thanks for sharing. 💜👍🏾
I’m so happy for you! Thank you 😊
I’m so happy for you! Thank you 😊
@@simmpleenough nice!!!
@AbiyahBina I love your channel as well Abiyah! Do you have any advice for single females that are car or van dwelling? Do we do this gradually if in an apartment, if we need to choose do we just go straight into car or van dwelling or slowly immerse ourselves into it? I’m trying to figure things out and I haven’t paired down yet with personal belongings but the idea of spending 1200 a month or rent is crazy. Thanks
Ok but what about your pension when you get old. Wouldn't it be better to work the same so you are able to save money for unexpected expenses.
Me too. 😢 63 in February. I spent my life working to get a degree, raise a family, ministries at church, try (and fail x 3) to build a career. Crushing disappointments, betrayals, injustices, etc. etc. For what? Nothing. I do have property. Also make $80K a year. Counting down the days and weeks - one more year until I have 5 years with this state job and can apply for retirement. So many regrets, but hoping to be free too someday. My dream is to live in a van, leisurely mornings, eating slowly and deciding what to do with myself for the day.
I've been a van lifer for two years and loving it. I worked all my life, 23 years in the military and several jobs afterwards. I was able to pick and choose jobs that were gratifying. Only one job was stressful and that was a corporate job as a supervisor for a large medical organization. After three years I resigned from a $75K position to making $10 an hour and I was happy. I am 76 and collect a pension and social security and have low debt, my van note and two credit cards with low balances. I travel wherever the compass takes me. I use gyms and truck stops to shower. My days are not usually planned. I love being a nomad.
Sounds like a marvelous life you've made for yourself. I've been living in one area for a while now, while working to pay off my debt, but I'm really looking forward to being nomadic again. It's so liberating!
An unrushed life! 100% love that. My children are adults now finally after being a single mom, rushing was my life a lot of times unfortunately but NOW I also have an unrushed life.
My home got paid off last year so I can choose part time employment when I want too!!! I have no other debt. That's richness to me!
Please keep posting your very effective videos. They are so soothing to me and inspiring as well.
I’m so happy for you! Paying off a house is not something many people accomplish! Congrats and enjoy the slow life.
This is my plan now. I'm so happy I'm seeing someone like you on RUclips.
My dreamlife: Freedom, lots of adventure, no buzz, no rush, no obligations, full control and power over my time, energy, body and mind.
Love it. You and I are on the same track 😊.
I’ve never liked working. Ever. But I’m not bold enough to live in my car 😢.
I watched this vlog 3 times alrdy. I can see the happiness and peace on your face. You look so content 🙏 I also quit my job lastyear..it was one of the best decisions I have made . Even if I have little money, I am happy to wake up everymorning without specific plans for the day. I just live a simple life, not buy clothes and expensive food. I'm now looking for parttime work coz I dont want to work 8 hrs a day. (Sorry my english is not good, I'm Asian). I have watched all your vlogs. Pls post more more more vlogs of your day to day life. Take good care ❤ 😊
Thank you! I've been so much happier since quitting my job. I understand you not wanting to work an 8 hour a day job. I don't think I could ever go back to those hours. Good luck. I'll definitely post more day to day vlogs soon!
Oh, and your english is great 😊.
12:39 That Forest Gump moment when he simply stopped running - and say's - “I’m pretty tired… I think I’ll go home now. ”Forrest Gump. Amazingly proud of you! North
lol, I love this comment! That's basically what happened!!
Being able to not worry about any bills is my dream! And also being faaaar away from people who trigger me. That sums it up! People parking close to me trigger me just like it triggers you.
lol, yea it's so annoying when there's a ton of other parking spaces next to the store they're going to!! I hope you're able to live your dream one day 😊
The great thing about not liking your neighbors in car/van life is you can just pull off.
Proud of your decisions!!! I smiled the whole time hearing your honest thoughts!
Thank you 😊😊
You’re living the dream! I hate that I have to spend the majority of my time working just to pay off debt. I’d rather be free though like you. Living in my car, then bus, and now a reliable new mini-SUV has stabilized my income so much and I’m actually making real progress on my debt now. My story with school and work is actually fairly similar to yours. I studied mechanical engineering because I thought that’s what I needed to make a good income. Hated it and kept getting laid off so I went back to school to finish my piano performance degree. I taught for about 5 years and loved it but the way I was working and the amount of time I had to put in to teach and perform to make a living made me not really care about music anymore. It wasn’t the way I wanted to work. I’ve been driving delivery vans the last couple years and making surprisingly good money at it but there’s an end date to it that I have to look forward to once my debt is paid off or my channel makes enough money I can quit. It’s nice to see someone that’s made it and can really start living in a way that makes them happy!
Living on a handout
Good luck Colin!! I just subscribed to your channel! You post way more often than me, lol, so I'm sure the youtube algorithm will pick up your channel in no time!!
What is the balance when van dwelling? Do we keep upgrading until we get to what we want and how do you continually finance a vehicle while trying to van or car dwell if the idea is to save money? Do you pay cash for the vehicle or finance it? Thank you 🙏🏾
Peace of mind is everything. Money isnt everything. Being at piece adds years to your life.
Be Blessed
SO true.
So proud of you!! Chasing your dream's now. You're a great story teller.
Thank you!
thank you Monique for sharing your story. You have a 55 yr old twin out in this world..ME😁 I know this video is from last year, but it was right on time for me. So glad you have made your choice now...I made the choice at 53yrs. Better late than never. I do not live in my vehicle but I live in a small space with my own entrance. I have a small bathroom, small basic kitchen (no dishwasher or disposal), and a small room with a full sized bed. My space is literally a small square but I absolutely love it. I gave up a lot and I did it because I do not want to work. I am in slooooooooow motion living. I only do a little and I am extremely happy with my life now. Thanks for sharing.
Better late than never! I’m so glad you’re living a life that makes you happy.
It’s like I’m watching myself. I’m on the same journey. Sending love and blessings
Thank you and good luck on your journey!
@@simmpleenough thank you. You as well
Your story is so interesting. We are under so much social pressure to perform all the time. It's never enough. And it's about every aspect of your life : job, kids, Education,housing... minimalism helps me to refuse consumerism and debt. Even buying a huge house isn't worth it. Now the real estate bubble is going to explode, a lot of people are going to lose everything because of greed. It's very sad. Take care.
I agree. Thank you ❤️
I really enjoyed this video; I'm glad I clicked. I'm so proud of you for using your common sense. I became aware of vehicle dwelling in 2017 and have dreamed of doing it someday ever since. Now that I'm retired, I'm selling my house and shopping for a large 4x4 SUV to convert into a camper. Hope it works, fingers crossed. Take care and enjoy your freedom.
Thank you and good luck on your journey!!
Facts I can’t pay a arm and a leg for bills and have so much stress attached from working in a hostile environment. Going to work should not be like I’m going to war everyday
Good for you girl. I also hate working 😅 the only type of work I have done is from home 😅. I hate the rushing life too. I am a very laid back person naturally from birth 😌.
Wow , I can relate to this so well ! I too got in to debt trying to get my first degree! Just picking any major to make my family happy . It was either the military or college (I come from a military family as well.)
I wasn’t even happy with that major . Growing up My family often viewed me as the “gifted” person of the family due to gifted classes , my high reading levels , etc. It all can be so much at times and I do not think they realize how much pressure it can be . I’m so proud of you and your journey . You’re creating your own path ! I’m learning so much from you by following your content ! As always thank you for sharing your life with us ! 💜💜💜
Our stories are very similar! Military parents are a whole different breed of strict, lol. I really don't think my parents realized the amount of pressure that was on me. Thanks for sharing a little bit of your life with me, too 😊
@@simmpleenough Yeah , my dad can be strict and my brothers are all military too. (I am the only girl out of 7 kids ) so the standards they hold me up to can be intense at times lol my first major was medical laboratory but I disliked it . I created my own path and became a software developer. It’s so great to see someone else create their own paths and be so happy while doing it !
Sorry- I just found- you who's Moosa? I am a Mom and this is helping me understand what my kids experience so much better. You're wonderful.
Hello! Moosa is my partner. We’re long distance right now, while we work on accomplishing our separate goals, but he completely supports all of my crazy endeavors. Thank you for your comment 😊.
Girl...slow mornings are where it's at! I currently have a low cost life...and I have those slow mornings. I also am planning on doing the same thing soon... just waiting on a settlement check to begin my journey. I used to work 40-45 sometimes over 45hrs per week...NO MORE. I was raising my kid at the time but now I'm 46, living in a situation I don't want to be in and this seems like my only alternative...I so feel you. I never wanted a house... really? I just want to travel and take photographs. HOPEFULLY one day it will become my income (I did sell a calendar) but for now I deliver, which I can do on the road...it starts soon ☺️
Slow mornings have been one of the best parts of quitting my job. I'm so so grateful.
It's nice to wake up without that anxious feeling in my chest and a never ending scrolling list of to-do's in my mind. Also, I just checked out your channel. I love how you storytell with your photographs. They are beautiful.
I admire your courage& faith in better life 😇
Thank you ☺️
My dream life is hanging out with my pets, working out and reading...and watching interesting RUclips videos...living the life.
Your story resonates...I got off the upward ladder & never looked back. Reminds me of the John Lennon song about when he stepped away from the music & fame grind .."watching the wheels go round and round..."
& I actually don't live debt free..I just live as I wish in spite of the debt.
Sounds like a wonderful life. I was just conversing with someone about my inability to enjoy life when I was in debt. Their viewpoint was the same as yours...they don't overly stress about debt and bills and always make sure to do things that bring them joy. I admire people who can live in the moment, instead of constantly worrying about bills and other problems. I'm super happy to have paid off my debt, but I hope to adjust that part of my personality so I can enjoy life despite piling bills or whatever frustrations life throws at me.
I thought the military benefits would pay for college. My wife and I just watched your other video so we found this one to learn about your situation.
The military only paid for some of my parent's college tuition. I think I could've received some assistance from the military, but my parents didn't know about that option until I had already graduated. My cousin is an army brat, too, and she's currently finishing law school for free because her dad was military. Wish I would've known about that, but at least my debt is paid now!
This was great video! I am so happy for you and the freedom that you finally have. Like you once were, I am sick and tired of trying to maintain all of these things. The last few months, it has really gotten to me. It has physically made me sick. Like you, I want to be physically and mentally healthy and not have the everyday pressure of keeping up with the work work work lifestyle.
I absolutely know what it feels like to become physically sick from the stress of my life. I really hope, one day, you're able to start living your life for you, and no one else. If we never give up on our goals, the outcome of success is inevitable, at some point. You WILL succeed ♥😊
@@simmpleenough Thank you 🤎
Good for you that you found your niche. Proud of your courage! It's inspiring.
Thank you!
I really admire you and your journey. You have such grace.
Thank you.
You are incredible I like your style and I have never made 80000.00 a year but I have been living the way you are now for the last 3 years and I love the freedom for sure and I truly understand where your coming from I just wish I did not wait 50 years to do it.
Thank you so much. The freedom of this lifestyle is amazing! Better late than never. I'm happy you're able to live the way you want now.
I admire your decision to cut back on working so hard.
Thank you 😊
Thank you! I just retired from a $100k+/yr, high stress engineering job at 60 y.o., and some people are giving me some guff. There is a narrative going around, naturally by people not even close to "retirement age," that one should aspire to never quit working. It makes me angry. I loved your outro! Although my situation is slightly different in me being older, I feel the premise. As for my dream life...I do have a hobby I love and am good at, that being trading in the financial markets, at my own pace, and only for myself. I live a a fairly minimalist life in a "Destination trailer" that is parked in a relatively economical permanent situation. I'm not into traveling too much anymore; I've had my day, But I should get out into nature a little more than I do...
Ramadan Kareem, Monique. I accidentally stumbled on one of your videos and I just couldn't stop watching more than one and ultimately subscribed. :) I totally agree with you about the lack of work/life balance here in the US. As an African who migrated to Europe in my early teens and spent 13 years there (university and the whole shebang), I thought it'd be better here and moved to the US in pursuit of the "American Dream". I think you should go back to Europe to live there as an adult because, as we say over there: "Americans live to work, Europeans work to live." They have an AMAZING work/life balance that somehow seems to work perfectly well (free education, my university tuition was $150/year!!! and free healthcare while taxes are only slightly higher and I didn't complain paying taxes because someone had to foot the bill for my education so it's only normal you do the same.) I didn't even know the word "tuition" until I had an interview with the Assistant Dean of the School -- I thought "tuition" meant that it was going to cover everything (school, rent, books...etc.) I laugh when I think about that interview and the misunderstandings as I asked if I could choose the dorm where I'd be assigned and she was confused..... She took 20 minutes to explain to me that tuition was for school ONLY. I just couldn't wrap my head around it so I wasn't understanding what she meant, like $35k for a year, and she's telling me I can go live wherever I please?? Anyhow, I think it's insanity that people leave college or grad school, as in my case, burdened by soo much debt, it's exactly what you called it: modern slavery. Anyhow, thanks for your videos and I wish you and Moussa all the best! You're inspiring! Much love!
I love all of your videos Monique I don’t usually comment but wanted to say I appreciate your honesty and clarity . Keep up the hard work! ❤
Thank you ❤️
make so much sense,,feel like i missed so much,,,,65 now,,,,made and loss so much so many times,,,love they parked there not knowing ur in there,,,,lol,,,xoxo
Agreed! I'm 61 and in a high stress 3rd shift hospital laboratory job, wondering if I'll make it to retirement. I hope to be her when I grow up...😊
I feel you. This is how I feel about being a lawyer. Life is way too short. Too short to be working like a slave. Happiness is the key. The sooner people realise this the more relieved society will be.
I'm leaving in October I can't live with toxic people anymore. It makes me a different person and I don't like it .
I did this life three years ago but for a different reason. Only time I physically and mentally do well.
Keeping all in my heart ❤️
I'm happy you're getting out of that toxic situation. Being around negative people can really affect me, so I understand. Thank you and good luck :)
Im 53. Been working since i was 16 and ive NEVER wanted to work. Im so happy for you. I would have been so much more happier in my life if i never worked. The best news is : ill be retired SOON ❤
Thank you, and I'm so happy to know your retirement is approaching ❤️!
People are addicted to things.. I apprecia-love you sharing. I live between my car, housesitting and family. My goal 🥅 s full time car life and house sitting. I most definitely need to pay off debt
To live a life unrushed. Yes‼️❤
Mine is to Live a Life of Movement, Exploration, Learning & Saying Yes.
Sounds like a marvelous life!
Im impressed by your strength, but my genuine concern is your safety sleeping in your car. Please be safe and always be aware of your surroundings👑💜
Thank you ❤️. I will.
23:20 - I love your mindset young lady! I hope when you get some land you'll register as a harvest host for nomads to come park for a day or two. I still have 4 yrs until I retire then I hope to hit the road and live out of a van or RV. I too hope to buy some land and build a tiny house on.
I've thought about doing that!!
This is my story...I work 7 days a week and now my kids are grown after being a single mother... I'm ready to live fearless and free and now what I learned from you unrushed life. Thank you I was searching for what I wanted and now I feel in my soul is an unrushed life.
I'm so excited for this new chapter of life you're about to experience ❤️.
You and vanessas van life journey might be right down your alley. She has made 2 youtube channels and lives in a Camper and a ford econoline van in Arizona RUclips is her job.
Just looked her up! Gonna binge watch some of her videos 😊
Just discovered Vanessa myself. She's wonderful and so inspiring! ❤
I totally resonate with your childhood story. Everything feels so rushed - now, I work less than 8 hours daily in my current job and it allows me to work from home. I just do meal prep on weekends to save more time. Then, the remaining hours of my days are spent on a project that I'm really passionate about (one that others would say is not a real "career")
I love that for you ❤️. Ugh, I can no longer associate with "that's not a real career" type of people. I've heard that my entire life and I'm done listening to it.
@@simmpleenough that makes the two of us 😅have a great day!
Um! My Dad career military. Me, college, then managerial job afterwards. Then successful business owner. Now retired. Met everyone’s expectations but my own. Success has a different meaning for everyone. The money was good, and accomplished many things that I am proud of, but as a whole never as fulfilling as now being able to waking each day knowing that I follow my passion without limitation or gaslighting myself. I appreciate your story. Enjoy the journey. …..
So many of us share this story. I’m glad you found your own path ❤️.
I 100 percent agree with you I’ve lived in the United States all my life almost 40 years now and I hate working not ashamed to say it I’m also living in my vehicle since august a 2006 mercury mountaineer I love ❤️ just being able to have the freedom yes it’s cold sometimes Indiana is very cold 🥶 in the winter kinda stressful at times but all in all I love ❤️ it I think living simple is the best way to live life ❤❤❤😊😊😊!!!!
Wow, living in your car since 2006 is awesome. You’ve saved so much money on rent/mortgage! I plan to live in a vehicle until I can pay for land in cash and build a small home. It’s so nice to hear from people who have been living this lifestyle, by choice, for a long time 😊.
You are so brave and this is so inspiring!! I'm about to move to Canada from the UK completely alone and I'm so nervous but you make me feel like anything is possible!
I'm so happy my video helped you feel better about this new transition you're going through. You can do it! Most anything is possible if we never give up ❤️
I truly understand I am just starting van life it is so hot in the south I have to relocate ASAP
Girl!!!!! I don’t like working either! And I’ve been sitting here trying to figure out how I can stop working so much. I am making plans to move into my vehicle so that I can pay off my debt and live a slow life like what you’re saying.
Lol, I think a lot of people feel this way, it’s just so taboo to say out of fear of being called lazy, no good, or something. Best of luck on your journey 😊
If that makes you happy you go girl stay safe. ❤
New subscribers,love your honesty.thank you for sharing your journey. Im 57 years old now. Always working 2 _3 jobs,you give me inspiration. I feel the same as you. Im moving into your direction soon. 🙏
Thank you so much for subscribing. I'm happy you enjoyed the video 😊. I know a lot of people can relate to my story.
I am so glad I came to this particular video because I feel exactly the same I have nearly worked myself too death I’m on a medical leave from work I trying to learn as many skills as I can while I’m off for online opportunities
Burned this exceller out with life. This is how most youngsters get to their future. But like her some find this is not the life they wanted. Especially with girls. I remember in school in my thirties this conversation of now we were studying and doing what we wanted to be. Brave to drop out and follow her own dreams and trying to find her direction. Good luck.
It's a little scary, following my dreams...not knowing what's going to happen. I'm much happier and much more fulfilled, though. Thank you ❤️.
Yes yes yes! You are wise beyond your years!!!
Loved this video. I’m not yet at the stage you are but I’m working towards it. Living with roommates currently and looking to really find ways to lower my cost of living. I have a huge law school debt over my head so I’ll have to do tradition work for more years. But I’m working towards getting out. I’m getting there little by little.
Never give up, Cris. You are not alone on this journey and you will get there ♥️!
Salaams sister, I can totally relate to you living in your vehicle. I have had several roommates and all of those relationships ended not so friendly. I realize that I can't depend on others to live a safe and peaceful life. Every person is on a different level excelling in different directions, which is why I've decided to just go out on a limb and be self sufficient and independent. God has blessed me and I'm happy with my current life as it is, living in my van.
Salaam, sis! I'm glad you're happy with your life. God has blessed us both, alhamdulillah.
I thank you for sharing your story. I know how this feels, and I thank you for vocalizing this it's hard to voice this. I think there is such beauty in finding peace and becoming who you truly want to be.
I apologize for the late reply. Thank you for your kind words.
Girl I am absolutely living through u I hope all your dreams come true ❤
Thank you so much ❤️
Thank you so much for sharing your story!
I admire your dedication. You're courageous to do what you need. Do what makes you happy. I subscribe from Tasmania Australia 🇦🇺
Thank you so much.
I am pleased you parents pushed you to academic education though you didn't want it. Because you were smart - studied - and then after graduation went to Culinary School so you have two fields and not just one like what most of us have. And then carpentry. Girl you did well. I thank God for your parents but of course you are still young and looking for more out of life - peace.
I thank God for them too ❤️. Thank you.
I agree, if everyone would grasp that understanding of having what you need. The world would be a better place.
Have you ever thought about writing a cookbook? I love van life food videos and I've often thought a van life cookbook would be interesting & applicable to lots of folks who don't live in vans but live in small spaces or with limited finances
Yes, I have! I used to share recipes on my patreon and one of my patrons said she'd compile them into a cookbook once I have enough recipes. I haven't posted new recipes in a while, though, so I'm still working on it.
I just stumbled across your channel.
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!
lol, thank you 😊😊
Rural life, simple home, walks in the woods, garden growing, sustainable and independent from society.
Great video ☺️
I also quit my job and bought a minivan to just live! Working is not normal.
That’s awesome! This lifestyle is really growing.
I want to cry. This video is so beautiful. Just beautiful. ❤💛🧡Joy radiates from your being. 🥲
Thank you ❤️🌺
So inspiring. I’m starting my journey today.
Congrats, Felicia 😊!!
Wow thanks for sharing. I have just found your videos and I have been enjoying them. I am happy for you.
I was moved by your story. I think you are absolutely free and it is indeed a good feeling.
I support you sistar!! Thank you for sharing your journey and story.
Thank you 😊
I just came across your channel. Thank You For Spreading This Message! Your way of life is what I'm teaching my children.
I'm not talking about car or van living. I'm talking to them about a simple life and that the "American" way of chasing money is nonsense. A contemplative life is the most beautiful. We need to change the idea of what success truly means.
I tell my children, "Dying a slow death at a job that doesn't feed your spirit is Not success." And that's the life that most people are living. In my opinion that is why mental illness is more of an issue now a days.
It's even depressing thinking about how most people are living.
You're amazing! And an inspiration!! Keep doing You!!!
What a wonderful parent you are! I was not taught any of these things, but I understand my parents could only teach me what they knew.
Hello young lady. I'm a new subscriber to your channel. I thoroughly enjoy the simplicity of your lifestyle as well as your honesty. Particularly about the fact that " you do not like working. " My sister and I share the exact same sentiment. Being truthful is so freeing! You are blessed. Love and peace to you...
Tracy
It is very freeing. Being truthful, particularly to myself, is something I'm really working on, these days. Admitting things about myself that others might dislike. Learning to be okay with my thoughts and feelings despite the unwanted perception it might cause others to have of me. I love it.
Thank you so much for subscribing 😊❤️.
You story resonates with my so much. ❤
Your being honest and vulnerable at the same time and i love you for that!….. Not a lot of people will be honest about there situation👍🏿🔥😅
Thank you for sharing. You gave me chills girl... Wow ! I'm so happy you're happy and free. God bless you😇
Thank you so much, Leah 😊
Unfortunately cheap rent equals bad and unsafe neighborhoods… kudos to your endeavors.
I know. I’ve lived in some sketchy neighborhoods in order to pay lower rent. And those apartment complexes have the nerve to raise rent each year even though I’m living in the same run down building in the same sketchy neighborhood. Makes no sense. I do realize there’s not always an easy solution for everyone. Thank you 😊.
I have so enjoyed this video. This is a smart sister who could inspire groups of communities
You are awesome and such an inspiration! xoxoxo
Aww I adore this, thank you for sharing it all. I hate working and have been trying to understand how not to work thus reducing my life costs slowly and one day hope to live out of a tiny house or a van... don't know yet. But I have also noticed that having a debt absolutely distorts our vision and distracts from who we really are. I know many Australians (I live here but wasn't born here) see debt as a stepping stone/support. I see it as a vicious circle of stuck. I accumulated tax debt to afford being alive and have been stuck making so little I have to choose between food and debt sometimes. This isn't worth it. Slow morning is The Thing. Also, work and slavery aren't too different.
It’s the same way in the US. The amount of people who tell me that debt is good because it helps build good credit is astounding. I paid for my van in cash and someone told me I should have gotten a loan for it instead of paying cash, to build credit 😕. No thank you.
I’m sorry you’re going through that. I hope you’re granted more ease in your life, soon ❤️.
@@simmpleenough I heard this about americans yea. Here, they rarely speak about "good credit" and more about those future money or cash flow and how loans give you money to build upon and then pay off. I have never borrowed thankfully but I have tax debt because I needed food money. And now paying off but not making enough to pay so it's a bit tricky. I also believe that we weren't born to work. We were born to be alive and dissapear without a trace. Thank you SO MUCH for your videos. I am so inspired. I can't afford a car or a van right now but I am working towards a tiny house one day :-)
My job isn’t even that well paying but the stress of it is killing my soul. But I have to keep it until I get a new job or am also debt free. More power to you!! I plan to get there too someday.
You do what you want. More power to you.
So very Proud if you 65 and you are a child with intelligence Bless you wish my girls have the Happiness you have
Assalamu alaikum, sis! New subbie here. 🤚🏽I can relate so much. I’m 46 and live in the Midwest. I also happen to be Muslim. I hate working. I do not derive my sense of identity in my career or work like others seem to. I have been saying it for many, many years. I’m still in the corporate rat race, but I redefined my relationship with it. I’m not climbing the imaginary ladder. Work is solely a means to an end. I took a one and half year break from work prior to COVID and the so-called Great Resignation. It was one of the best times in my adult life. I felt so free and wondered how I can accomplish that sense of freedom permanently without corporate funding, if you understand my sarcasm. 😂 I’m on that road, but haven’t divorced corporate yet. It was very hard returning to this place after my break, but I’m glad I did because COVID hit (lockdown) 5 weeks after I started my new job. I’m glad for you, and look forward to watching and cheering for your journey back to yourself. I also share your huge disconnection from the American ideal of success. Just know a nameless someone is cheering for you. May Allah continue to bless and protect you. ❤
Wa alaikum as salaam! I hope you get those divorce papers soon, sis.
This video resonates with my spirit
Girl…you are a woman after my own heart. Have you always been vegan?? Thank you for sharing. You are a God sent
I've eaten plant based since 2015 😊😊!!
People been offering me jobs sinxe they found out i am living off food delivery apps and i don't even reply back, i work for what i need etc and can take off or stop whenever i want.
Exactly! I love it.
Wow I agree with you. Is that what our life is all about just work, work, work and no time to enjoy life? My wife and I think you're definitely on the right journey. Debt and addiction to stuff is enslavement. How awesome it will be to get your dream home and live on your terms.
It will be SO awesome!! Thank you 😊
automatically subscribed! wishing you the best inshallah
Thank you so much 😊❤️
That was a lot to go through, worth it and so happy you're able to leave it 👏👏🙏☺
Thank you. Me too!!
Assalamaleykum Sister❤ I stumbled over your channel thanks to the algorithm 🤣 and now several videos in, its crazy how you are telling my story in every aspect and I just wanted to say I wish you health, peace and safety where ever you go, may allah bless your soul and everything you want to achieve, amin. Keep it up big Sis be the inspiration for you and the rest of us❤ greetings from Germany
Ameen. Wa alaikum as salaam, sis! Thank you so much.
MARRY ME .!!! been looking for someone with same mind set as me . your perfect :)
Very interesting. You walk the walk. You are brave and courageous, inspirational. You are smart and will never let yourself down. Hope you enjoy the rest of your life the way you see it.
I love you..🙏 because I felt the same way u felt.. and I did that.
RETIRE two years early.. was debt free in 2019.. and about to retire the end of this year 2023.. thank you so much for putting the icing on ma CAKE..😉🙏🙏😂😂🤑🤑🙋🏾♀️🥳🥳🎉❤
Thank you, so much ❤️❤️. Congrats on all of your accomplishments!!