Dude, I started out working and bought property lived in my 71 Westy got married, we both living in my Bus and built a house. Lived there for 23 years, been here in Oregon for 29 years and have got it all and it's paid for, Yes 2500 soft shop with lift got two Westies, on vanagon and a Bay...... It just takes time.
I spent my youth traveling and switching jobs. Middle age came and I got a job working for a city and that cafe with a pension. Now in our 70s we’re both retired living in a van with pensions social security Medicare and driving around South America with no fixed date to “come home.” Regular jobs suck but twenty years of it and we drove to Patagonia. Merry Christmas from Ushuaia at the bottom of the world. Van life is liberation.
Thank you, I'm happy to share my story! I’ve worked hard my whole life so far and now im learning the art of storytelling so I can share my experiences.
Merry Christmas Sebastian! You have done some very interesting things. Impressive how you follow your heart. Keep it up young man. Remember, if you are ever back in north Yellowstone around Gardiner, stop to see us.
Thank you, Merry Christmas to you too! I definitely will, I NEED to plan a weekend up there soon, Gardiner and north Yellowstone during the winter is absolutely amazing!
Merry Christmas from the east coast. I worked outside of Sheridan for 8 summers and one winter...going to visit friends there this summer after 11 years. Work gets in the way of life..enjoy your travels.. I love seasonal jobs!
Wyoming is still incredibly vast, I hope your trip this summer goes well! Work is and will always be a way of life whether we love it or hate it! The occasional break always helps
Merry Christmas Sebastian. I agree with you regarding air travel. My niece is visiting me from Texas. 40 minutes to drive 30 miles to LAX. 1 hour to travel the last 1000 feet.
It was the hardest and scariest thing I’ve ever freaking done… after years of hard work I still pray that it was the right decision! All is not lost though, I could go back towards that career path anytime! I’d have to get over my hatred towards hotel breakfasts though and that’s not something I’m willing to let go right now.
I’m just trying to get the most out of it! I’m not trying to hype up my life choices here, I’m homeless and work a fulltime job and I’m exhausted. I wouldn’t change it for anything though!
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Merry Christmas Sebastian Thank you so much for actually reading your comments, and actually making a video about your background. Actually never thought you would do that. what an exciting background with all that many people want all their lives, an apartment, a girlfriend, a permanent job and then a good one as a pilot, wow, it can't get any bigger. That is until you make this decision wow. I went and imagined you flew with passengers and not with cargo, not that there is anything wrong with that job, it is of great importance to everyone that the cargo can arrive, but probably because you unite a pilot with passengers and not so a lot with goods. Those are some nice planes you've flown, I must say, wow. I am completely speechless that you have 15:3715:40 changed your work path so drastically for the better for you, it is cool that you just do it. thumbs up
Merry Christmas, brother. Been watching your channel for a minute and have enjoyed seeing the rise in followers. I have a 1987 Westy with a subbie swap and it's the love of my life. I've enjoyed watching you live the life I desire for myself. I resonate with your lifestyle choices, including your plans for real estate and long term investments for a simple retirement. Keep up the videos man!
Merry Christmas to you too! Glad you’re enjoying the content and thanks for the support! Thank you sooo much!🙏 I have a lot planned for my future, I’ll certainly set myself up for success but we are either supposed to enjoy our 20’s or work like dogs, I say why not both?! I think the subie swap is the best for these vanagons, strong reliable power completely transforms them
@@Sebastianstonumexactly man. We weren’t meant to be slaves to the man our whole lives… the way to break free is in the power of getting started early with compounding interest and a desire to live a lifestyle where you can save more than you spend… that’s all you need - let the rest take care of itself and enjoy the ride in the meantime while you’re happy and able. Our 50 year old selves will be thanking our today’s self, no doubt.
Merry Christmas Sebastian Thank you so much for actually reading your comments, and actually making a video about your background. Actually never thought you would do that. what an exciting background with all that many people want all their lives, an apartment, a girlfriend, a permanent job and then a good one as a pilot, wow, it can't get any bigger. That is until you make this decision wow. I went and imagined you flew with passengers and not with cargo, not that there is anything wrong with that job, it is of great importance to everyone that the cargo can arrive, but probably because you unite a pilot with passengers and not so a lot with goods. Those are some nice planes you've flown, I must say, wow. I am completely speechless that you have changed your work path so drastically for the better for you, it is cool that you just do it. thumbs up
Thank you!!!! Yeah it’s quite the background, who knows maybe I’ll go back to flying one day. I’ve flown the small passenger planes but I really liked flying those boxes, boxes don’t complain much!
I think it'll take an rv water tank heating pad. It's just too hard to heat it, especially when the bottom is exposed. The problem for me is I want the sink to drain. I'm thinking maybe trying one of those self contained camping sinks.
Merry Christmas Sebastian! What a wonderful history you have, sometimes its useful to reflect on what you have achieved. It's really great that you were in a position to cut loose when you became unhappy in your corporate career. Moat people are stuck with mortgages, kids etc when they realise that climbing the ladder doesn't result in a happy life. Good on you. 👊🎄
We are in xmas now in Australia..l spend it with my dogs...can't be bothered with the hype...please take care of yourself..sometimes we need a break...l actually try not to go on the roads at Xmas...they are crazy out there...
So many people found themselves unhappy in their careers. I am one of those. I was in medical field. I am doing a low paying job to to fund my adventures. I feel like the career first mindset is going away, and that is good becusee peoooe are starting to live instead of existing. I know many people are happy in their careers, but those who are not need to leave so their soul doesn’t die inside of them.
We are in the same boat! Career first for what? To pay for a house I can’t afford! What happened to the days where the common man could save his Penny’s and buy a house outright?
@ life has a lot more to It then just slaving for a house one barely has time to spend in. I love your plan! Great things are in your future Sebastian!
Sebastian My oldest daughter teaches flight in Boulder, Colorado and her and her husband who flies for Southwest, live their life flying and rock climbing. If you’re going to look into flight, you need to do it sooner than later because the younger generation coming up will be a lot more motivated to do pretty much anything.
Hahaha I’m still working it out! I don’t want to say too much and it fall through. and plus, I didn’t even mention what I was doing in January or February! It definitely won’t be spent working long hours! I’m not going to mention it in any videos though. I’m just going to start off the video waking up in some random place in Central America 😂
Dude, I started out working and bought property lived in my 71 Westy got married, we both living in my Bus and built a house. Lived there for 23 years, been here in Oregon for 29 years and have got it all and it's paid for, Yes 2500 soft shop with lift got two Westies, on vanagon and a Bay...... It just takes time.
5zerotrees,,,pnw !
Yess!! That’s the goal, one day and a few years of hard work. I’ll have a warehouse filled with unfinished projects!
I spent my youth traveling and switching jobs. Middle age came and I got a job working for a city and that cafe with a pension. Now in our 70s we’re both retired living in a van with pensions social security Medicare and driving around South America with no fixed date to “come home.” Regular jobs suck but twenty years of it and we drove to Patagonia. Merry Christmas from Ushuaia at the bottom of the world. Van life is liberation.
Merry Christmas Sebastian, interesting path youre on. Im here for it.
Thanks, it's been a wild ride so far! I believe everything happens for a reason. It helps with my questionable decision making
Really like your channel! Merry Christmas!!
You absolutely have an impressive background Sir. 🎉
Thank you, I'm happy to share my story! I’ve worked hard my whole life so far and now im learning the art of storytelling so I can share my experiences.
Hello Sebastian , Merry Christmas to you !!!
Same to you! Merry Christmas and happy holidays!
Merry Christmas Sebastian!
You have done some very interesting things. Impressive how you follow your heart. Keep it up young man. Remember, if you are ever back in north Yellowstone around Gardiner, stop to see us.
Thank you, Merry Christmas to you too! I definitely will, I NEED to plan a weekend up there soon, Gardiner and north Yellowstone during the winter is absolutely amazing!
Merry Christmas from the east coast. I worked outside of Sheridan for 8 summers and one winter...going to visit friends there this summer after 11 years. Work gets in the way of life..enjoy your travels.. I love seasonal jobs!
Wyoming is still incredibly vast, I hope your trip this summer goes well! Work is and will always be a way of life whether we love it or hate it! The occasional break always helps
Merry Christmas Sebastian. I agree with you regarding air travel. My niece is visiting me from Texas. 40 minutes to drive 30 miles to LAX. 1 hour to travel the last 1000 feet.
Dude I feel like I getting out with you for hours over some beers. Love your channel. Keep up the great thoughtful work you're doing
Thanks man!!! I'm all about good company and great conversations, it’s been nice opening up to the camera and connecting with people!
😀Merry Christmas and Happy New Years.
I hope you have a great holiday season as well!
Totally Neat! Happy Holidays
Glad you liked it! Merry Christmas!
Wishing a wonderful Christmas to you.
Merry Christmas. My family has not missed a video since we met you in Yellowstone. Love your content.
I admire people who have the balls to just up and quit and do their own thing. Livin your best life man. That’s awesome. Happy Holidays!
It was the hardest and scariest thing I’ve ever freaking done… after years of hard work I still pray that it was the right decision! All is not lost though, I could go back towards that career path anytime! I’d have to get over my hatred towards hotel breakfasts though and that’s not something I’m willing to let go right now.
Life is only as good as you make it! Love your videos. No winning, no desperation just living life smart and fully.
I’m just trying to get the most out of it! I’m not trying to hype up my life choices here, I’m homeless and work a fulltime job and I’m exhausted. I wouldn’t change it for anything though!
Merry Christmas 🎄🎁
Merry Christmas to you too!
Merry Christmas from down under 🇦🇺 🎄
Happy Holidays Sebastian! Thanks for the December daily vlogs. Keep on rolling into 2025 : )
Thanks, happy holidays to you too! I’m definitely feeling the holiday vibes, and the new year is gonna be great, I’m thinking about it!
great vid great story ty merry Christmas to u!
Thanks for watching! Merry Christmas to you too!
Merry Christmas!!
Happy Holidays!!!
Merry Christmas man keep making this banging content ur living the dream 🙌🏾🙌🏾
Good stuff 👏🏾 my first time commenting!
Welcome to the comment section! Glad you're enjoying the content. I get overwhelmed with the good vibes that continually pop up here, I love the feedback whether it’s good or bad since it helps me watch the video through your perspective.
Merry Christmas. Awesome video
Merry Christmas! Hope you enjoy the holidays!
@@Sebastianstonumquestion how do you find different seasonal jobs?
Merry Christmas Sebas 🎄 Big Hug 🤗❤
Love you style and your attitude. Happy Christmas!
Merry Christmas! You certainly work hard, so you can play hard! I'm hoping for next fall to start major van projects too 🤞
Feliz navidad! It’s been a journey. I’d be curious to see how your projects go!
@Sebastianstonum I'm bad about recording, but I've got a couple short van trips on my channel. Hopefully I'll add more here and on Instagram
Merry Christmas Sebastian Thank you so much for actually reading your comments, and actually making a video about your background. Actually never thought you would do that. what an exciting background with all that many people want all their lives, an apartment, a girlfriend, a permanent job and then a good one as a pilot, wow, it can't get any bigger. That is until you make this decision wow. I went and imagined you flew with passengers and not with cargo, not that there is anything wrong with that job, it is of great importance to everyone that the cargo can arrive, but probably because you unite a pilot with passengers and not so a lot with goods. Those are some nice planes you've flown, I must say, wow. I am completely speechless that you have 15:37 15:40 changed your work path so drastically for the better for you, it is cool that you just do it. thumbs up
Love it man - Merry Christmas
Life is short - I think your on the perfect journey.
Merry Christmas buddy enjoyed your journey 👍🏻🏴
Merry Christmas, thanks for hanging out with me this month!
Merry Christmas Sebastian.In my day i just did the simple life backpack around the world. Great to have a 5 year plan. Regards 😊
Merry Christmas, brother. Been watching your channel for a minute and have enjoyed seeing the rise in followers. I have a 1987 Westy with a subbie swap and it's the love of my life. I've enjoyed watching you live the life I desire for myself. I resonate with your lifestyle choices, including your plans for real estate and long term investments for a simple retirement. Keep up the videos man!
Merry Christmas to you too! Glad you’re enjoying the content and thanks for the support! Thank you sooo much!🙏 I have a lot planned for my future, I’ll certainly set myself up for success but we are either supposed to enjoy our 20’s or work like dogs, I say why not both?!
I think the subie swap is the best for these vanagons, strong reliable power completely transforms them
@@Sebastianstonumexactly man. We weren’t meant to be slaves to the man our whole lives… the way to break free is in the power of getting started early with compounding interest and a desire to live a lifestyle where you can save more than you spend… that’s all you need - let the rest take care of itself and enjoy the ride in the meantime while you’re happy and able. Our 50 year old selves will be thanking our today’s self, no doubt.
Please keep making videos in future also, about your next job, expense related, travels, etc etc
Merry Christmas Sebastian, good video mate,cheers David.
Way more fun flying the VW Bus! There's more to life than the corporate grind. Keep the videos coming!
Merry Christmas Sebastian Thank you so much for actually reading your comments, and actually making a video about your background. Actually never thought you would do that. what an exciting background with all that many people want all their lives, an apartment, a girlfriend, a permanent job and then a good one as a pilot, wow, it can't get any bigger. That is until you make this decision wow. I went and imagined you flew with passengers and not with cargo, not that there is anything wrong with that job, it is of great importance to everyone that the cargo can arrive, but probably because you unite a pilot with passengers and not so a lot with goods. Those are some nice planes you've flown, I must say, wow. I am completely speechless that you have changed your work path so drastically for the better for you, it is cool that you just do it. thumbs up
Thank you!!!! Yeah it’s quite the background, who knows maybe I’ll go back to flying one day. I’ve flown the small passenger planes but I really liked flying those boxes, boxes don’t complain much!
Merry Christmas from here in the UK
Thank you for doing this video, it was SO interesting to hear your background and work experience. Really looking forward to March!
I liked your way of saving money 👍👍👍👍👍
I think it'll take an rv water tank heating pad. It's just too hard to heat it, especially when the bottom is exposed. The problem for me is I want the sink to drain. I'm thinking maybe trying one of those self contained camping sinks.
I’m really glad I found your channel. Have a great dinner and a Merry Christmas!🎁
Merry Christmas to you too! Glad you're enjoying the channel!
Merry Christmas Sebastian! What a wonderful history you have, sometimes its useful to reflect on what you have achieved. It's really great that you were in a position to cut loose when you became unhappy in your corporate career. Moat people are stuck with mortgages, kids etc when they realise that climbing the ladder doesn't result in a happy life. Good on you. 👊🎄
Hey you’re doing the right way… it comes together with time and wisdom
Merry Christmas Seb.
România here.
You’re fulfilling a dream.
Love it, & enjoy it 👍👍
Merry Christmas 🎄 have a great day.
Merry Christmas
Hey my handsome friend ❤️, great video once again 🤩. I wish you a very happy Christmas, sending you big hugs and kisses 😘🤗❤️😘🤗❤️😘
Why not buy land you can park up on rather than property you have to maintain. Then when your ready build a log cabin on it
We are in xmas now in Australia..l spend it with my dogs...can't be bothered with the hype...please take care of yourself..sometimes we need a break...l actually try not to go on the roads at Xmas...they are crazy out there...
That sounds perfect! I’ve always worked through the holidays, so it’s always been just another day. Now I’m trying to see what there is to do😂
Hopefully you can make it to BBB ?
I don’t think I’ll make it this year unfortunately. I was hoping it would line up but I’ll be working that week to save up for another trip
Imagine being this rich and free ❤
Homeless and working hard! Haha I’ve never felt richer or more free
Hope you had a great Christmas and all your plans for 2025 come to fulfilment.
Will there be any vegetables with your Christmas dinner???
So many people found themselves unhappy in their careers.
I am one of those. I was in medical field.
I am doing a low paying job to to fund my adventures.
I feel like the career first mindset is going away, and that is good becusee peoooe are starting to live instead of existing.
I know many people are happy in their careers, but those who are not need to leave so their soul doesn’t die inside of them.
We are in the same boat! Career first for what? To pay for a house I can’t afford! What happened to the days where the common man could save his Penny’s and buy a house outright?
@ life has a lot more to
It then just slaving for a house one barely has time to spend in.
I love your plan! Great things are in your future Sebastian!
Sebastian,
Need to slow down, spending tomorrow’s money today will not make it. Live your life but enjoy your dream.
Sebastian
My oldest daughter teaches flight in Boulder, Colorado and her and her husband who flies for Southwest, live their life flying and rock climbing. If you’re going to look into flight, you need to do it sooner than later because the younger generation coming up will be a lot more motivated to do pretty much anything.
Dude, what a huge tease! March? Really? You've got the YT content thing down!😅
Hahaha I’m still working it out! I don’t want to say too much and it fall through. and plus, I didn’t even mention what I was doing in January or February! It definitely won’t be spent working long hours! I’m not going to mention it in any videos though. I’m just going to start off the video waking up in some random place in Central America 😂
Nice! Merry Christmas! 🎄🎅🙂
I subscribed but I hope the content improves. A whole lotta yung person non evidence BS. But I like the concept.
Mary Christmas Sebastian!
Merry Christmas