As a single woman living out of a car, I would recommend not vlogging too much about your night parking finds or safe spots, especially with the rising crimes in California. I think it's cool you are adjusting to your new lifestyle and making videos about it, but do it safely.
One of multi-millionaire once said in an interview, I forgot his name, “In your 20, you really do care what people think about you. You get to 40, you don’t really care what people think about you. Then in your 60, you realized no one really thought much of you in the first place” Don’t try too hard to make friends. In life, most people would be lucky to meet 2-3 best friends who really love and care for you as a person and want to be part of your life always. Everyone else is casual friend who come and go. So don’t put too much effort in casual friends.
@@riskbusin3ss yeah it is sad. Most people would be lucky to meet 2-3 best friends? So don’t put too much effort in casual friends? Do you see these two sentences contradict itself?
capitalistic world. Everybody selfish to the extreme. They don't really care about another human being. Mostly they care about money or benefits and this is the end of sentence.
Please don't get used to this. You're at the prime of your life. With your job, you really don't need to be so extreme like this. Even a small apartment for safety is good. Driving around looking for a safe spot every night is time that could've been spent connecting with others be it at interest groups/coffee meets, etc.
with fake ass people spending money you need to save for a house? nah, stay driving, keep moving. very few people worth connecting with. real ones will sit with you at a park WITH YOUR CAR. And let you shower. Period
I feel that her main purpose of doing this is to make videos and be well known It is not part of her life although currently she may really live that that A person eager to share , but need some stories to attract attention
Im sorry you feel this way, but this doesnt have to be true. I met my best friend at work, he is my best man at my wedding, and someone I would consider a brother. Work does not determine if someone is a friend, you do.
I also met one of my best friends at a job I had 16 years ago - sadly he passed away at new year, I miss him so much 💔 I didn’t know he was ill and had tried contacting him with no replies all thrigh December 💔
@@gioacevedo5 You can view any coworkers as your friends but it does not mean they truly see you as friend. Friend is someone who you can call and talk to without making an appointment one week in advance.
@@mr_smilegaming8842 not true... my mom made plenty of friends at work and they tell me they're good friends and do a lot of things for her when she needs help. I even needed help for a project and they helped me because they're friends with my mom and it wasn't easy for them to help me but they did it anyways. You can definitely make real friends at work. You can do anything if you have the right mindset. Hope you make real friends at work one day ;)
Would recommend going to local dog parks to meet dog owners and build friendships. Also food banks, volunteering or classes (cooking/yoga) are great ways to meet people that you will regularly see. +oil from a fellow Chinese Canadian!
I agree, and I think you can tell a lot about a person about the way they treat their dogs. People that are kind to small animals tend to have a good heart.
It's heartening to see that despite your lifestyle change, you kept Halo. I volunteered with a rescue for years, and a common excuse for dumping pets was "moving." It's still very, very common to hear, and often a death sentence. (In some places, especially big cities like San Antonio, even puppies are being put down due to the overwhelming numbers dumped. There are just not enough homes.) My heart melted a bit when you leaned towards the front seat and told Halo "good morning." It's sweet to see you care, and your dog look lovingly back at you. Good luck to you two!
Be strong, be well. Forget coworkers who don't want to befriend you. The workplace has always been a place for me to make a living/income, that's it. I never liked getting to close to my co-workers anyways. Too much drama and politics anyways. I go to work to make my money, be professional, and that's it. Make friends outside of work, is my advice. Find hobbies, and similar people with those same hobbies. Find you first. BTW, liked your sincere video with a thumbs up!
She seems very humble. I don't think she will depend on a stupid checklist for dating. She will meet someone else humble and have a nice marriage, I'm sure. Men don't care if women are homeless if they are clean and dress well. And she's making savings and works. She's not at all useless. There's nothing stopping men from approaching her.
Software Engineer here too and definitely feel the same way about friends. Making adult friends is really hard especially in a field full of introverts. My heart kinda broke when u said the person you setup a meetup ghosted you. I hope you find solace in the fact that many of us here are rooting for you!
Came across your video, and it made me cry. Especially the part about realizing that material things in life don’t bring you happiness. My husband is a software engineer at MS and living in Seattle. A few years ago, i was dx with Lupus, I came to a realization that the lifestyle we are living with all the nice things don’t bring you happiness, friendships and love from within. It is all superficial. One thing I took for granted was my health. Now, I look back and I wish I would have done things differently. Thinking this way leads to nowhere. You are doing something about it, and that’s all that matters. I’m sorry that you are having a hard time making friends, I hope that changes for you soon. Sending you positive vibes and good energy!
"I was trapped in this endless loop of earning and spending. I want to get out" I think this resonates with a lot of people. Usually a person will achieved certain wisdom to know how to navigate out of this through the years, but there are people that will never get out and that's really sad. And also about human relationships, you will also attain certain enlightenment and view it as "it is what it is". I wished happiness will flood your life sooner than you think. Take care and all the best!!
Bay Area Tech sucks for real human relationships. Signed a former Bay Area Tech worker, who also willingly quit the stupid cycle of earning and burning it all. Congrats on changing your life, and hope you do very well moving forward.
When I first started working in tech, I was thinking I needed to have all the best things. I thought, 'Yeah, after years of grinding, I finally "made it."' So, I should live the life expected of tech folks-make money and spend it. Thus, I spent most of my take-home income on housing. But after a year, I realized that I wasn't saving anything at all! Plus, I was also spending on many lifestyle items and status symbols. Now, after my phase of pursuing materialism, I’ve come to see that nothing is truly real; it’s all about our perception. Looking back at those videos of me and even sharing them publicly is emotional, but I think it's necessary. If I want to grow and learn, I need to confront myself so I can become a better person❤
@@2RosarioVampire Thanks. With my dog, renting a shared room isn't an option, and any studio in the Bay Area costs around $3K. Given the series of events I've faced-from moving to LA and encountering rental scams, to relocating to the Bay-I've decided to give this lifestyle a try. I don't see living in my car as suffering or abnormal; it's simply a different way of life.
When I lived in California, people would say, " lets do lunch sometime" when they mean bye bye. Its a very strange and rude custom there. Dont take it personally.
Yes this I remember from the west coast. “Yeah we should totally hang out.” And then nothing. To be fair, I didn’t reach out either, but I guess it just felt like that was something everybody used to just say that they didn’t really mean. It was strange.
I'm pretty sure Hannahs problem is living on each extreme. She went from spending a lot, to spending anything at all. Any of those extremes is unhealthy
I was thinking the same exact thing. You don’t need costly living by buying a cheaper apartment or investing in a house, you can spend money on events every once in awhile, you can save money by cooking your meals at home, so why cut everything all at once? It seems extreme.
I live in my car too. Before taxes I earn $160,000/year. I use planet fitness for showers. I set a budget of $200 for gas and food each week(and guilt free spending) I have people friendly to me, invite me out and stuff. I have no friends because finally it took so long for me to learn, I prefer it this way. I am a loner and once I accepted that is me by choice, it made being alone easy easier. Saving money is easier and my decisions are influenced only by myself. I rent a storage unit to free up more space in my car. Also I use a 1000w portable battery to charge phone and other items. Lastly, my vr headset makes car camping that much better. I literally forget I’m in a car when I put my headset to watch my favorite shows and feel like I’m in a living room watching on a 96” tv. Hopes this helps anyone. And great video
Look it up, but a woman who was nicknamed, “the great pretender.” She seemed like a sweet lady, but it turned out she was on the run after killing her husband. I am not saying this lady is that, just explaining the comment. With any relationship make sure God is a part of it, if you’re concerned about something or cautious pray and listen to the response. Jesus said, his sheep listen to his voice and they do not listen to another. If people did a better job being a friend of Jesus and listening this world would actually be a better place. Reaching out to someone and being cautious in how you do it can both be instruction from God. However fear or ignoring someone in need is not of God. Read the Bible to better tune into the voice of God. Start in Matthew or John.
Whatever we're going through in life, life will humble us (especially in our 20s and 30s), that's how we'll really learn how to live and know what's really important in our life.
Hey Hannah, I am living in Tesla for more than a year and I love it now. Go where ever I want. I am in the software engineer field too. May be if you switch to working remotely and able to explore more and find connection with nature like going to national park and state park will help a lot with mental health 😊
I'm not from US, but according to RUclips's algorithm recommendations i've seen quite a lot of violence in California lately. In theory there is a possibility to rent small apartment with room-mate to split the costs of rent and other expenses 50/50. I would say that taking personal safety and security is quite important these days. Wishing you best of luck
Hannah, you will make friends when you least expect it. As several people in this thread have said, find places where like minded people hang out. The first forty years of my life, I moved on average every other year and always had to make new friends. It's not easy. Wishing you the best!
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I am living as an expat from Russia living in Germany for >2 years already, working as a software engineer. I can totally get your loneliness feeling. Was feeling and feeling exactly the same way, for me it is also this cultural difference, which is totally frustrating. The best way to get through this is to set ambitious goals, make a plan and to live a life according to it. Then you understand, that what you are doing is not something useless. I hope you will get more bright colours in your life, hug Halo from me!!
I happened upon your channel and instantly, I could feel so much of your energy & emotions. If I may, id like to encourage you to continue to be that strong woman you are! You're resourceful and such an understanding of your journey. I'm looking forward to seeing more of your story, and kudos to you for having the courage to share this journey with the world. New follower, new fan. Aloha, Luka🤙
Like another commenter stated, it seems like you’re going from one extreme to another. It sounds like you need balance, stability and security in your life. I don’t think living in your car and at work are the best ways to go about it. I understand you want to save money, but perhaps having a place to rest, relax, have fun, be safe and stretch(!) like your own home (apt) would help to improve your mental, physical and social health (can’t imagine sleeping in a car is all that comfortable for you and your dog). For me, there’s nothing more comforting than going home and climbing into bed with my dog at night. Good luck to you!
As someone that's super introverted, my bit of unsolicited advice is to not focus too much on the making friends aspect. I think that sort of thing happens best when its organic in nature. If you have any hobbies or anything you have wanted to try do, maybe see if there's any activities through like meet up groups to foster those relationships that you feel you're lacking right now. But I think what you're doing is interesting and yea just keep safe and enjoy your life! :)
Please post more videos like this! Loved hearing your story about living paycheck to paycheck and not finding real connection, kinda going through something similar right now. Keep trying to meet new people! It’s so hard to do, but kudos for trying, and keep holding people to a standard, in the long run those little issues in friendships become big down the line. Thank you for sharing, and best of luck to you on your new adventure! :) Hoping for all the best and safety out there!!
Yeah, I think one thing I realized is that when I was chasing the 'glamour' life, a lot of the connections I had were just people looking to profit from each other, not real friends. Maybe that's why I'm struggling now - wanting genuine friendships.
i wish i was there to be your friend. Here in france where i work in Paris there is less pressure, and speaking with people is easy (maybe not in the full paris but at least in my area) I also do not appreciated someone cancelling at the last minute, always feels like they didnt care or didnt gave that much serious to meeting but i feel very happy on not having much friends there at work, because then you have to open yourself and at a time you realised you said personnal things to the wrong person
I went through these feelings about 5 years ago. I also gave up all the material possessions and the "hustle culture". I'm now all about a simple, minimal, and slow living lifestyle. I've been dreaming of living in a camper van but I'm from the midwest and not sure how warm I'd be able to stay in the winter. My youngest is 16 so, who knows, maybe once he leaves the nest, I'll give up the house and live in a van. Stay safe out there.
At times I regret getting into teaching and not making much money, but with a job like mine it's easy to meet friendly people and get my required amount of socializing in. My advice to make friends is to start taking in person language classes. The nature of these classes is social, language practice requires peer communication, and often these classes are filled with more extroverted sorts. Plus even if you don't meet anyone you get to learn a new language and have fun (assuming the teacher is good).
Living in car is definitely an experience, you gotta take the good with the bad. I've lived out of my vehicle while traveling and working random jobs. There is something wrong with our society, a software engineer is priced out of place to live in California. A change needs to happen, our future depends on it Nevertheless, keep your spirits up. So you can ride out the storm. Although the pessimist side of me says it will get worse before it gets better. Take care
Hi Hannah, 10+ year Silicon Valley resident here. Thanks for sharing your experiences, your video is very candid and thoughtful. Finding social connection in SV is a topic I’ve been thinking about a lot too. I believe it’s changed even in just the last decade. But also believe it’s a social habit like smoking that can be changed with the right amount of awareness. I recently made a short film exploring this topic, search YT for “Why is Silicon Valley so lonely”. Would love to hear your comments on it.
I'm a system engineer in LA. I have many coworkers and friends, people here are very friendly and always willing to help. Society in USA is definitely very individualistic, that's why i think they are not happy.. I hope your situation is better in the future and you dont get used to such precarious conditions.
I encourage you to try visiting a church. You don’t have to believe in the faith to attend, but many people at church are welcoming and open to new friendships. It could be something that can help you socially while you’re figuring things out
No matter where in the world I am, I always go to church there are my brothers and sisters! They welcome me, help me to settle down, but the best is to feel the real love of God
Man this video got me feelings on my situation. I’ve been laid off since Nov 2023 and no luck on a role since lay offs. I hope you’re safe and well. If you need a safe place. I’m from San Mateo/Burlingame about 30 mins from Mountain View area . The peninsula is usually a safe place ( just look out for the restricted parking areas) it’s a cute place with plenty of people our ages and lots of yummy food within the span of each other ! Hope that helps ! Stay safe✨
Thank you for sharing your experience! I am on an exchange and have been studying in SF for a month already but I still feel quite lost here since everything is so expensive (I have a steady income thanks to the company that is sponsoring me). It's easy to meet new people here in the States but building meaningful connections is another story. Cheer up and stay safe, you're not alone! PS: Try to not show too much of your sleeping spots and their surroundings, internet is a wild place.
i find that its easiest to make friends regularly doing a hobby that you enjoy, rock climbing has been an excellent option since there's downtime and you can slowly build a community supporting each other at all levels. that's just one idea though, you could find communities anywhere. Good luck! If you ever come to the east coast, lemme know
I see no point of living like this. Software engineers make $100k in my area and rent for a decent apartment is $1500. There’s no excuse for you not to move to a more affordable area.
Crazy, woke up at 5am eastern time zone, went on youtube to watch the Dodger last game highlights, and your video pops up. Thanks, RUclips algorithm. Watched your video and read the comments, and it is an eye opening for me how working and living have changed for your generation of tech workers. Love your dog and wish you the best on this journey. You got this like that American girl worker poster back in the days with her arm rolled up in a worker jumpsuit.
HI. I live in San Jose. I hope your situation has improved the last couple of months. Try going to a gym , great way to meet people. I truly wish you the best!!
There's nothing wrong with what you're doing. It's extreme but extreme is how you show yourself of the evidence that you're putting in effort to grind and make it work. Honestly, its not work if you're happy and enjoying yourself. I've lived the luxury and broke lifestyle and I really do prefer the broke lifestyle because you're trying to make things work and is thinking of many ways to make your life better. Keep grinding, do your thing. Your old you would thank you for the epic story you're creating.
hey hannah! i know its tough but after a while, you wont even really worry about having friends. the right people will come at the right time! for all of high school i moved from state to state and had 0 friends (even long term friends). at some point, i became extremely desensitized and kind of forgot. i picked up comforting hobbies and eventually after i graduated, moved to florida and started a job where i was again, alone for quite some time. then i met great people and friends along the way. long story short, the right people will come at the right time. and maybe considering your work environment, you may not find a friend there in particular. but try picking up a hobby or volunteer somewhere, take classes like yoga, etc in hopes to find some amazing people! it takes time and a lot of healthy dissociation. but trust it will all be worth it!
Girl, don’t get too discouraged. Making friends as an adult in a new area is not easy. It’s typically not going to happen in just two months. It may not even happen at work. California people are extremely laid back and don’t adhere to the same straightforwardness that you seem to. I am also from CA, we’re annoying, I know. You will need to make it a priority to go out to activities where other people are and just keep going back, try to talk to people if you feel inspired. As far as weather, it’s been a record breaking rainy season in all of CA. It’s not usually like that. However, the Bay Area has more seasonal change than southern CA, so if you want more warm weather you’ll have to move south. CA is a huge state with varying climate throughout. Tips from a CA girl living out of state that once had to start over too!
I’m an introvert and I’m picky with the people around me. I get it. It’s hard. You’re brave- living in the car. Props to your dedication. I love that you have your doggie with you. How do you manage to take your dog everywhere including your job, restaurants and movie theater? I can’t find anywhere to take my dog with me. I live in Chicago. I wish I was a software engineer. Seems like it’s good money and everybody is an introvert.
@@HannahWurld I don’t know you. I don’t know why you came on my playlist feed. But I really don’t want you to continue this lifestyle. Can you get a room in someone’s home and save money that way? How is this good for your health? I don’t even think your dog is happy. Don’t try to make friends at work. Make friends outside of work and at work sometimes go to lunch with people. But don’t try to make friends with them. If they become your friends anyway, then they deserve your friendship. If someone doesn’t give you the consideration to let you know that they’re not going to lunch with you, keep your distance. You don’t have to brush them off entirely so they know you’re offended but know that that person is not a good person. There are plenty of public programs to help people get affordable housing if that’s your concern. Please, Hannah, it doesn’t have to be one extreme or the other. Find a safe place to live.
Your journey really resonates with me. The endless cycle of spending and earning is toxic but almost felt necessary in our 20s and 30s in this materialistic world. I hope to change my lifestyle too. Also just personal experience, I’ve had a lot of friends who moved to LA for the sunshine yet not many stayed. For some reason it is really difficult to make friends there unless you already have a solid group. I would suggest SF or Seattle if you are looking for alternatives or trying a Meetup app for people who wants to do activities together. Good luck on your journey and stay safe ❤!
Try look after places or programs that do charity or volunteer. They're mostly good people. They don't look on people's status. They try to build a better world for others. They spend some of their lifetimes just to make others a better life. I hope you find a friend that won't judge you materialistically.
I did it the other way when I lived there. No car, no pet -- just commuted by bus/train, sometimes took the Uber -- but paid $1K for a room with 3 other people. My roommates became my friends. Good luck and be safe.
Hi Hannah, thank you for sharing this raw and honest experience you've had so far. I also live in the bay area and tbh it's really hard to make friends at work if they all have their own friend groups and families already. I'd suggest joining a run club or going to some local gym/classes or even tennis/pickleball to meet people more casually outside work. People are quite friendly in those kind of settings and it'll be easier than trying to make friends at work imo!
I wish you luck and happiness. I'm pretty much a loner, and went out to San Francisco for a month on a whim. It wasn't for me. One thing to always consider in America, you're a job away from losing health insurance. This is a brutal country to have health problems in. Many procedures are outpatient, so you need a friend to drive you home after most surgeries. Insurance often won't pay for overnight stays. In the US, you are just a $ number, even when it comes to health. If you stay here, do consider building a reliable network of friends, because some day you will need them. I would love the health care that Canada, and most western countries have. You also don't have the gun violence, and violence in general as the US. It can be brutal here, but the heart knows what it wants. You were looking for something different, you definitely found that. As you've also learned, northern California's weather isn't Los Angeles. It can be downright cold in San Fran and Silicone Valley. Best wishes, and look forward to seeing more vlogs.
Hey Hannah, thanks for sharing your life online! Always interesting to see someone living out the kind of life which I wished I could experience. I know how it feels being alone and sometime "lonely" but as we age, I suppose we are wiser to know who really is our true friends and probably better off without those "fake" friends. Looking forward to more of your sharing!
Hey sweet lady. I respect you for your question to find meaning in your life , I went on a similar quest. I also understand your disappointment with trying to find friends. I wish you luck. Please don’t feel alone. I’m sending you a big hug from North Carolina. Hang in there.
Hope you keep going and stay resilient on finding friends! It certainly is tough, but you'll find your people. Also as others have mentioned be safe posting maps of where you're at. It's a great point in thinking about finding safe places as a part-time job that saves money, but it also might be easier to make friends if you had a place. Perhaps that time could be spent looking for a small home base that's a little remote to your office and you could do some nights in the car and some nights at the home-base. Good luck!
I'm sorry but your job is unfortunately not the place to make friends. A lot of people prefer to keep strict boundaries between themselves and their coworkers, usually for good reason given the political nature of the corporate world.
Hey Hannah! Just bumped into your vlog and happy to hear you’re doing you! Keep strong mentally and physically as best as you can. I’m another Vancouverite as well but only squeeze in outdoor adventure time when I can to rejuvenate and do “me-time” for my health and wellness. Do what you can and keep it rolling! You’re on the right track. Looking forward to more of your adventures and whichever path you take! ❤
This really scares me if she is a software engineer making 6 figure income and can’t “afford” what do rest of population who work at minimum wage have to live like or say.
Thank you for sharing about turning away from materialism. This kind of change can be very lonely at first, but I think good friendships will develop! 😊
Thanking you for sharing your journey, this is inspiring and you’re so brave! And as someone who also works in tech, I feel like it’s not a must to make friends at work, I believe you’ll make real friends outside work who genuinely care about you.
Just came over from the Anton Daniel’s channel just showing some love. What you are doing is amazing and scary I’m glad you are well. Be safe hope you receive help soon
Stumbled upon your video, what a great watch! Keep hustling and grinding. It’s not for everyone but you seem strong-willed. To your good health and future!! Will keep watching
I came across your video, it really moved me. I have a similar situation with life and illness. I am interested in pursuing such a lifestyle. I look forward to more of your videos!!
Hey! Saw your post today! Nice job on the video! When I was in my 20s I moved to new city and also had a terrible time trying to make friends. I eventually joined a martial arts class and that’s where I found some friends. Similar with rock climbing. Going on meetup (website) and see who else wants to go rock climbing. That is how I found my tribe. I would just find a thing that you like to do, where you can interact with people (movies are good but you don’t get much interaction with the other person), and join a club. If you like sports, any sport will do. Even badminton, or table tennis. If that’s not your cup of tea, try cards, cooking classes, D&D, chess, or monopoly! Good luck! Take care of yourself!
As a single woman living out of a car, I would recommend not vlogging too much about your night parking finds or safe spots, especially with the rising crimes in California. I think it's cool you are adjusting to your new lifestyle and making videos about it, but do it safely.
Thank you. I take my safety very seriously and I am fully aware of the information I share online
It was nice (and smart) of you to warn her about the safety issues associated with her behavior. I completely agree with your advice.
Yeah, youngsters are just too naive until shit goes down.
Good advise here.
old karen over reacting lol cringe
One of multi-millionaire once said in an interview, I forgot his name, “In your 20, you really do care what people think about you.
You get to 40, you don’t really care what people think about you.
Then in your 60, you realized no one really thought much of you in the first place”
Don’t try too hard to make friends. In life, most people would be lucky to meet 2-3 best friends who really love and care for you as a person and want to be part of your life always. Everyone else is casual friend who come and go. So don’t put too much effort in casual friends.
Kinda sad
Comment of the year, from a 60 year old tech worker in SV
You dont need friends, just need a partner in life and have your own family. Use a dating app or something.
@@riskbusin3ss yeah it is sad. Most people would be lucky to meet 2-3 best friends? So don’t put too much effort in casual friends? Do you see these two sentences contradict itself?
capitalistic world. Everybody selfish to the extreme. They don't really care about another human being. Mostly they care about money or benefits and this is the end of sentence.
Please don't get used to this.
You're at the prime of your life.
With your job, you really don't need to be so extreme like this. Even a small apartment for safety is good. Driving around looking for a safe spot every night is time that could've been spent connecting with others be it at interest groups/coffee meets, etc.
+poor dog the whole day in the car 😢
totally agree
with fake ass people spending money you need to save for a house? nah, stay driving, keep moving. very few people worth connecting with. real ones will sit with you at a park WITH YOUR CAR. And let you shower. Period
I feel that her main purpose of doing this is to make videos and be well known
It is not part of her life although currently she may really live that that
A person eager to share , but need some stories to attract attention
why cant she park at the same safe spot everyday?
The hard truth is there is no real friend at work, probably acquaintances and some people to casually talk to.
Im sorry you feel this way, but this doesnt have to be true. I met my best friend at work, he is my best man at my wedding, and someone I would consider a brother. Work does not determine if someone is a friend, you do.
I also met one of my best friends at a job I had 16 years ago - sadly he passed away at new year, I miss him so much 💔 I didn’t know he was ill and had tried contacting him with no replies all thrigh December 💔
But that was an amazing friendship we shared for almost 16 years. It is possible to find true friends in jobs
@@gioacevedo5 You can view any coworkers as your friends but it does not mean they truly see you as friend. Friend is someone who you can call and talk to without making an appointment one week in advance.
@@mr_smilegaming8842 not true... my mom made plenty of friends at work and they tell me they're good friends and do a lot of things for her when she needs help. I even needed help for a project and they helped me because they're friends with my mom and it wasn't easy for them to help me but they did it anyways. You can definitely make real friends at work. You can do anything if you have the right mindset. Hope you make real friends at work one day ;)
Would recommend going to local dog parks to meet dog owners and build friendships. Also food banks, volunteering or classes (cooking/yoga) are great ways to meet people that you will regularly see.
+oil from a fellow Chinese Canadian!
I agree, and I think you can tell a lot about a person about the way they treat their dogs. People that are kind to small animals tend to have a good heart.
It's heartening to see that despite your lifestyle change, you kept Halo. I volunteered with a rescue for years, and a common excuse for dumping pets was "moving." It's still very, very common to hear, and often a death sentence. (In some places, especially big cities like San Antonio, even puppies are being put down due to the overwhelming numbers dumped. There are just not enough homes.) My heart melted a bit when you leaned towards the front seat and told Halo "good morning." It's sweet to see you care, and your dog look lovingly back at you. Good luck to you two!
Be strong, be well. Forget coworkers who don't want to befriend you. The workplace has always been a place for me to make a living/income, that's it. I never liked getting to close to my co-workers anyways. Too much drama and politics anyways. I go to work to make my money, be professional, and that's it.
Make friends outside of work, is my advice. Find hobbies, and similar people with those same hobbies. Find you first.
BTW, liked your sincere video with a thumbs up!
Thanks
How about family?
Ideally, your best friend will be your future spouse. I was 30 when I found mine. She was 28. 36 years later, we are still together.
She seems very humble. I don't think she will depend on a stupid checklist for dating. She will meet someone else humble and have a nice marriage, I'm sure. Men don't care if women are homeless if they are clean and dress well. And she's making savings and works. She's not at all useless. There's nothing stopping men from approaching her.
Software Engineer here too and definitely feel the same way about friends. Making adult friends is really hard especially in a field full of introverts. My heart kinda broke when u said the person you setup a meetup ghosted you. I hope you find solace in the fact that many of us here are rooting for you!
Came across your video, and it made me cry. Especially the part about realizing that material things in life don’t bring you happiness. My husband is a software engineer at MS and living in Seattle. A few years ago, i was dx with Lupus, I came to a realization that the lifestyle we are living with all the nice things don’t bring you happiness, friendships and love from within. It is all superficial. One thing I took for granted was my health. Now, I look back and I wish I would have done things differently. Thinking this way leads to nowhere. You are doing something about it, and that’s all that matters. I’m sorry that you are having a hard time making friends, I hope that changes for you soon. Sending you positive vibes and good energy!
"I was trapped in this endless loop of earning and spending. I want to get out" I think this resonates with a lot of people. Usually a person will achieved certain wisdom to know how to navigate out of this through the years, but there are people that will never get out and that's really sad. And also about human relationships, you will also attain certain enlightenment and view it as "it is what it is". I wished happiness will flood your life sooner than you think. Take care and all the best!!
Best wishes to you too!
Bay Area Tech sucks for real human relationships. Signed a former Bay Area Tech worker, who also willingly quit the stupid cycle of earning and burning it all. Congrats on changing your life, and hope you do very well moving forward.
When I first started working in tech, I was thinking I needed to have all the best things. I thought, 'Yeah, after years of grinding, I finally "made it."' So, I should live the life expected of tech folks-make money and spend it. Thus, I spent most of my take-home income on housing. But after a year, I realized that I wasn't saving anything at all! Plus, I was also spending on many lifestyle items and status symbols. Now, after my phase of pursuing materialism, I’ve come to see that nothing is truly real; it’s all about our perception. Looking back at those videos of me and even sharing them publicly is emotional, but I think it's necessary. If I want to grow and learn, I need to confront myself so I can become a better person❤
reached the end of your video. might help to take some hobby-related classes for finding new friends
@@Fidddle2Pie+1 to rock climbing. It's by far the most social activity I do.
Cry out to Jesus. He will shows you what's the meaning of life.
@@2RosarioVampire Thanks. With my dog, renting a shared room isn't an option, and any studio in the Bay Area costs around $3K. Given the series of events I've faced-from moving to LA and encountering rental scams, to relocating to the Bay-I've decided to give this lifestyle a try. I don't see living in my car as suffering or abnormal; it's simply a different way of life.
I see you work in MSFT. I would advise you to maximize ESPP and enable DRIP on your investment. This is a feature in your stock brokerage.
When I lived in California, people would say, " lets do lunch sometime" when they mean bye bye. Its a very strange and rude custom there. Dont take it personally.
Yes this I remember from the west coast. “Yeah we should totally hang out.” And then nothing. To be fair, I didn’t reach out either, but I guess it just felt like that was something everybody used to just say that they didn’t really mean. It was strange.
sleeping in the car with rain is like the best white noise environment
not really
That's your opinion. @@ethantran3765
+1, I'm also very sensitive to noise, but rain makes me sleepy all the time
Helps me sleep too.
rain on a roof is fine. rain on a car top may not be.
I'm pretty sure Hannahs problem is living on each extreme. She went from spending a lot, to spending anything at all. Any of those extremes is unhealthy
You meant unhealthy ?
I think it’s healthy. Everyone else is just crazy.
I was thinking the same exact thing. You don’t need costly living by buying a cheaper apartment or investing in a house, you can spend money on events every once in awhile, you can save money by cooking your meals at home, so why cut everything all at once? It seems extreme.
@@nini1588 It is extreme statistically. But so what?
Yep, she went to extreme. She's already saving a lot by living in her car. Go spend that money on fun activities with friends/dates
I live in my car too. Before taxes I earn $160,000/year. I use planet fitness for showers. I set a budget of $200 for gas and food each week(and guilt free spending)
I have people friendly to me, invite me out and stuff. I have no friends because finally it took so long for me to learn, I prefer it this way. I am a loner and once I accepted that is me by choice, it made being alone easy easier.
Saving money is easier and my decisions are influenced only by myself.
I rent a storage unit to free up more space in my car. Also I use a 1000w portable battery to charge phone and other items.
Lastly, my vr headset makes car camping that much better. I literally forget I’m in a car when I put my headset to watch my favorite shows and feel like I’m in a living room watching on a 96” tv.
Hopes this helps anyone.
And great video
Yes similar logistics
You have a friend and thats Halo. Dogs are the most loyal friends and a beautiful gift. Good Luck!
hey girl, I actually work at your office lmao. I don't come in super often, but let me know if you want to meet up and get lunch! :)
avoid this lady she could be like Lois Reiss
@@sleepyapolloh760 who is that?
Look it up, but a woman who was nicknamed, “the great pretender.” She seemed like a sweet lady, but it turned out she was on the run after killing her husband. I am not saying this lady is that, just explaining the comment. With any relationship make sure God is a part of it, if you’re concerned about something or cautious pray and listen to the response. Jesus said, his sheep listen to his voice and they do not listen to another. If people did a better job being a friend of Jesus and listening this world would actually be a better place. Reaching out to someone and being cautious in how you do it can both be instruction from God. However fear or ignoring someone in need is not of God. Read the Bible to better tune into the voice of God. Start in Matthew or John.
@@SRose-vp6ew dawg it’s not that deep 💀💀💀
Beautifully said! ❤@@SRose-vp6ew
I have ear plug when I am sleeping, it helps a lot. You'll need soft ear plug to be able to sleep on the side on your pillow.
Whatever we're going through in life, life will humble us (especially in our 20s and 30s), that's how we'll really learn how to live and know what's really important in our life.
And then we reach 50 and realize we never did try any of those things we learned in our 20s and 30s. ;)
Life will humble us ❤
Hey Hannah, I am living in Tesla for more than a year and I love it now. Go where ever I want. I am in the software engineer field too. May be if you switch to working remotely and able to explore more and find connection with nature like going to national park and state park will help a lot with mental health 😊
I'm not from US, but according to RUclips's algorithm recommendations i've seen quite a lot of violence in California lately.
In theory there is a possibility to rent small apartment with room-mate to split the costs of rent and other expenses 50/50.
I would say that taking personal safety and security is quite important these days. Wishing you best of luck
Hannah, you will make friends when you least expect it. As several people in this thread have said, find places where like minded people hang out. The first forty years of my life, I moved on average every other year and always had to make new friends. It's not easy. Wishing you the best!
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1. **Sleeping Quarters**: Often called berths or cabins, these are spaces designed for sleeping, and they can range from simple bunks to more luxurious bedrooms.
2. **Kitchen (Galley)**: Equipped with basic kitchen amenities like a stove, sink, refrigerator, and storage for food and cooking utensils.
3. **Bathroom (Head)**: Includes a toilet, sink, and often a shower. The facilities can vary from basic to quite sophisticated.
4. **Living Area**: A space to relax, eat, and entertain. This can be a small dining table, a couch, or even an outdoor deck area.
5. **Storage**: Since space is limited, efficient storage solutions are often integrated into the design.
6. **Navigation and Control Systems**: The boat will have areas for navigating and controlling the vessel, typically including a helm or control station.
Pre-owned liveaboard boats come in various types, including:
- **Sailboats**: These use sails for propulsion and are popular among those who enjoy sailing as a hobby.
- **Motor Yachts**: Larger and often more luxurious, these use engines for propulsion.
- **Houseboats**: Designed primarily for living rather than extensive cruising, often featuring more home-like amenities.
- **Trawlers**: Known for their fuel efficiency and stability, making them ideal for long-distance cruising.
Buying pre-owned means the boat has had previous owners, which can significantly lower the cost compared to a new boat. However, it's crucial to thoroughly inspect the boat's condition, possibly with a marine surveyor's help, to ensure it's seaworthy and suitable for living aboard.
I am living as an expat from Russia living in Germany for >2 years already, working as a software engineer. I can totally get your loneliness feeling. Was feeling and feeling exactly the same way, for me it is also this cultural difference, which is totally frustrating. The best way to get through this is to set ambitious goals, make a plan and to live a life according to it. Then you understand, that what you are doing is not something useless. I hope you will get more bright colours in your life, hug Halo from me!!
I happened upon your channel and instantly, I could feel so much of your energy & emotions. If I may, id like to encourage you to continue to be that strong woman you are! You're resourceful and such an understanding of your journey. I'm looking forward to seeing more of your story, and kudos to you for having the courage to share this journey with the world. New follower, new fan. Aloha, Luka🤙
Like another commenter stated, it seems like you’re going from one extreme to another. It sounds like you need balance, stability and security in your life. I don’t think living in your car and at work are the best ways to go about it. I understand you want to save money, but perhaps having a place to rest, relax, have fun, be safe and stretch(!) like your own home (apt) would help to improve your mental, physical and social health (can’t imagine sleeping in a car is all that comfortable for you and your dog). For me, there’s nothing more comforting than going home and climbing into bed with my dog at night. Good luck to you!
As someone that's super introverted, my bit of unsolicited advice is to not focus too much on the making friends aspect. I think that sort of thing happens best when its organic in nature. If you have any hobbies or anything you have wanted to try do, maybe see if there's any activities through like meet up groups to foster those relationships that you feel you're lacking right now. But I think what you're doing is interesting and yea just keep safe and enjoy your life! :)
Please post more videos like this! Loved hearing your story about living paycheck to paycheck and not finding real connection, kinda going through something similar right now. Keep trying to meet new people! It’s so hard to do, but kudos for trying, and keep holding people to a standard, in the long run those little issues in friendships become big down the line. Thank you for sharing, and best of luck to you on your new adventure! :) Hoping for all the best and safety out there!!
Yeah, I think one thing I realized is that when I was chasing the 'glamour' life, a lot of the connections I had were just people looking to profit from each other, not real friends. Maybe that's why I'm struggling now - wanting genuine friendships.
i wish i was there to be your friend. Here in france where i work in Paris there is less pressure, and speaking with people is easy (maybe not in the full paris but at least in my area)
I also do not appreciated someone cancelling at the last minute, always feels like they didnt care or didnt gave that much serious to meeting but i feel very happy on not having much friends there at work, because then you have to open yourself and at a time you realised you said personnal things to the wrong person
I went through these feelings about 5 years ago. I also gave up all the material possessions and the "hustle culture". I'm now all about a simple, minimal, and slow living lifestyle. I've been dreaming of living in a camper van but I'm from the midwest and not sure how warm I'd be able to stay in the winter. My youngest is 16 so, who knows, maybe once he leaves the nest, I'll give up the house and live in a van. Stay safe out there.
At times I regret getting into teaching and not making much money, but with a job like mine it's easy to meet friendly people and get my required amount of socializing in. My advice to make friends is to start taking in person language classes. The nature of these classes is social, language practice requires peer communication, and often these classes are filled with more extroverted sorts. Plus even if you don't meet anyone you get to learn a new language and have fun (assuming the teacher is good).
Don't ever expect anything from anyone. Only leads to disappointment
Word
Absolutely. Just the golden rule and you won't mislead yourself.
Living in car is definitely an experience, you gotta take the good with the bad. I've lived out of my vehicle while traveling and working random jobs. There is something wrong with our society, a software engineer is priced out of place to live in California. A change needs to happen, our future depends on it
Nevertheless, keep your spirits up. So you can ride out the storm. Although the pessimist side of me says it will get worse before it gets better. Take care
Hi Hannah, 10+ year Silicon Valley resident here. Thanks for sharing your experiences, your video is very candid and thoughtful. Finding social connection in SV is a topic I’ve been thinking about a lot too. I believe it’s changed even in just the last decade. But also believe it’s a social habit like smoking that can be changed with the right amount of awareness. I recently made a short film exploring this topic, search YT for “Why is Silicon Valley so lonely”. Would love to hear your comments on it.
I'm a system engineer in LA. I have many coworkers and friends, people here are very friendly and always willing to help. Society in USA is definitely very individualistic, that's why i think they are not happy.. I hope your situation is better in the future and you dont get used to such precarious conditions.
I encourage you to try visiting a church. You don’t have to believe in the faith to attend, but many people at church are welcoming and open to new friendships. It could be something that can help you socially while you’re figuring things out
No matter where in the world I am, I always go to church there are my brothers and sisters! They welcome me, help me to settle down, but the best is to feel the real love of God
About people reaching out to you, it's perfectly understandable standard you have. It more about the other people being considerate to you.
Thank you for bringing us with you on your journey. It’s heartfelt, and honest and I know things will turn up for you soon. Don’t give up. ❤
Enjoy the space and solitude, it’s a blessing trust me lol
Man this video got me feelings on my situation. I’ve been laid off since Nov 2023 and no luck on a role since lay offs.
I hope you’re safe and well. If you need a safe place. I’m from San Mateo/Burlingame about 30 mins from Mountain View area . The peninsula is usually a safe place ( just look out for the restricted parking areas) it’s a cute place with plenty of people our ages and lots of yummy food within the span of each other !
Hope that helps ! Stay safe✨
keep applying for jobs, and don’t worry about many rejections, you’ll get one soon
Best wishes to you!
your dog stay in your car during working hour?
Thank you for sharing your experience! I am on an exchange and have been studying in SF for a month already but I still feel quite lost here since everything is so expensive (I have a steady income thanks to the company that is sponsoring me). It's easy to meet new people here in the States but building meaningful connections is another story.
Cheer up and stay safe, you're not alone!
PS: Try to not show too much of your sleeping spots and their surroundings, internet is a wild place.
i find that its easiest to make friends regularly doing a hobby that you enjoy, rock climbing has been an excellent option since there's downtime and you can slowly build a community supporting each other at all levels. that's just one idea though, you could find communities anywhere. Good luck! If you ever come to the east coast, lemme know
Finding friends is very difficult,☘️, and living in a car is also difficult, oh my… 🎈stay safe, all the best for you 🎈
I see no point of living like this. Software engineers make $100k in my area and rent for a decent apartment is $1500. There’s no excuse for you not to move to a more affordable area.
Crazy, woke up at 5am eastern time zone, went on youtube to watch the Dodger last game highlights, and your video pops up. Thanks, RUclips algorithm. Watched your video and read the comments, and it is an eye opening for me how working and living have changed for your generation of tech workers. Love your dog and wish you the best on this journey. You got this like that American girl worker poster back in the days with her arm rolled up in a worker jumpsuit.
Stay strong =) love your story, you go girl, do what you need to do and make the best out of everyday! YOU ROCK!
一般人不喜欢我，喜欢我的不是一般,
靠人人會老,靠山山會倒,唯有靠自己最好,
有一句話人無絕路,路是自家走出來的
HI. I live in San Jose. I hope your situation has improved the last couple of months. Try going to a gym , great way to meet people. I truly wish you the best!!
There's nothing wrong with what you're doing. It's extreme but extreme is how you show yourself of the evidence that you're putting in effort to grind and make it work. Honestly, its not work if you're happy and enjoying yourself. I've lived the luxury and broke lifestyle and I really do prefer the broke lifestyle because you're trying to make things work and is thinking of many ways to make your life better.
Keep grinding, do your thing. Your old you would thank you for the epic story you're creating.
hey hannah! i know its tough but after a while, you wont even really worry about having friends. the right people will come at the right time!
for all of high school i moved from state to state and had 0 friends (even long term friends). at some point, i became extremely desensitized and kind of forgot. i picked up comforting hobbies and eventually after i graduated, moved to florida and started a job where i was again, alone for quite some time. then i met great people and friends along the way.
long story short, the right people will come at the right time. and maybe considering your work environment, you may not find a friend there in particular. but try picking up a hobby or volunteer somewhere, take classes like yoga, etc in hopes to find some amazing people! it takes time and a lot of healthy dissociation. but trust it will all be worth it!
KEEP POSTING, soon u will be FAMOUS.
Then everyone will want to be your FRIEND.
its so cool how you include your dog in everything you do.
He is my universe
It is her "service dog". Not a pet. It is trained for her disability. LMAO she is a fraud.
Girl, don’t get too discouraged. Making friends as an adult in a new area is not easy. It’s typically not going to happen in just two months. It may not even happen at work. California people are extremely laid back and don’t adhere to the same straightforwardness that you seem to. I am also from CA, we’re annoying, I know. You will need to make it a priority to go out to activities where other people are and just keep going back, try to talk to people if you feel inspired. As far as weather, it’s been a record breaking rainy season in all of CA. It’s not usually like that. However, the Bay Area has more seasonal change than southern CA, so if you want more warm weather you’ll have to move south. CA is a huge state with varying climate throughout. Tips from a CA girl living out of state that once had to start over too!
I’m an introvert and I’m picky with the people around me. I get it. It’s hard. You’re brave- living in the car. Props to your dedication. I love that you have your doggie with you. How do you manage to take your dog everywhere including your job, restaurants and movie theater? I can’t find anywhere to take my dog with me. I live in Chicago. I wish I was a software engineer. Seems like it’s good money and everybody is an introvert.
More episodes please. Love it. Eventually I feel your vids could be monetised because ppl just love watching it. Stay strong!
Thanks. Right now, I am not monetizing it because I want to see how long I can keep this up, similar to my car living concept, lol
Please don’t encourage her to continue this.
@@HannahWurld I don’t know you. I don’t know why you came on my playlist feed. But I really don’t want you to continue this lifestyle. Can you get a room in someone’s home and save money that way? How is this good for your health? I don’t even think your dog is happy. Don’t try to make friends at work. Make friends outside of work and at work sometimes go to lunch with people. But don’t try to make friends with them. If they become your friends anyway, then they deserve your friendship. If someone doesn’t give you the consideration to let you know that they’re not going to lunch with you, keep your distance. You don’t have to brush them off entirely so they know you’re offended but know that that person is not a good person. There are plenty of public programs to help people get affordable housing if that’s your concern. Please, Hannah, it doesn’t have to be one extreme or the other. Find a safe place to live.
Your journey really resonates with me. The endless cycle of spending and earning is toxic but almost felt necessary in our 20s and 30s in this materialistic world. I hope to change my lifestyle too. Also just personal experience, I’ve had a lot of friends who moved to LA for the sunshine yet not many stayed. For some reason it is really difficult to make friends there unless you already have a solid group. I would suggest SF or Seattle if you are looking for alternatives or trying a Meetup app for people who wants to do activities together. Good luck on your journey and stay safe ❤!
At one point, I wondered if, because LA is the City of Angels, it naturally draws a mix of both angels and less benevolent forces.
Wow. You are an incredibly strong person. I am glad you have Halo for companionship and protection. I wish you the best on your journey. Cheers.
Try look after places or programs that do charity or volunteer. They're mostly good people. They don't look on people's status. They try to build a better world for others. They spend some of their lifetimes just to make others a better life. I hope you find a friend that won't judge you materialistically.
Salute to Anton Daniels for shouting you out!
I wish you Godspeed on your journey!😇
Same!
I find the rain incredibly relaxing. Id be sleeping like a baby. 😂
Come back to LA. Im here, i can be ur friend.
I did it the other way when I lived there. No car, no pet -- just commuted by bus/train, sometimes took the Uber -- but paid $1K for a room with 3 other people. My roommates became my friends. Good luck and be safe.
Hi Hannah, thank you for sharing this raw and honest experience you've had so far. I also live in the bay area and tbh it's really hard to make friends at work if they all have their own friend groups and families already. I'd suggest joining a run club or going to some local gym/classes or even tennis/pickleball to meet people more casually outside work. People are quite friendly in those kind of settings and it'll be easier than trying to make friends at work imo!
Hi Hannah, invest in a good pair of corded ear plugs……it works wonders for me especially on noisy evenings💪🏼🙏🏼
Anton Daniels sent me to check your channel out ✨ We’re all rooting for you, sis! ❤🌻🫶🏽 You got this! 💪🏽
Same ere anton Daniels please keep up the video we all love them ❤😊
Same here!
Same
This is the power of using the internet for good
@@Qbambinotarantino That’s right! Positivity and support for all. Thank you for sharing 🌻
Stay alone will help you realize it’s good to have friends but it’s not a must. Be good at what you do and you will attract friends thru your talents.
I wish you luck and happiness. I'm pretty much a loner, and went out to San Francisco for a month on a whim. It wasn't for me. One thing to always consider in America, you're a job away from losing health insurance. This is a brutal country to have health problems in. Many procedures are outpatient, so you need a friend to drive you home after most surgeries. Insurance often won't pay for overnight stays. In the US, you are just a $ number, even when it comes to health. If you stay here, do consider building a reliable network of friends, because some day you will need them. I would love the health care that Canada, and most western countries have. You also don't have the gun violence, and violence in general as the US. It can be brutal here, but the heart knows what it wants. You were looking for something different, you definitely found that. As you've also learned, northern California's weather isn't Los Angeles. It can be downright cold in San Fran and Silicone Valley. Best wishes, and look forward to seeing more vlogs.
Hey Hannah, thanks for sharing your life online! Always interesting to see someone living out the kind of life which I wished I could experience.
I know how it feels being alone and sometime "lonely" but as we age, I suppose we are wiser to know who really is our true friends and probably better off without those "fake" friends.
Looking forward to more of your sharing!
Kind of feels like you jumped from one extreme to the other
Thank you so much, I needed to hear this story, about importance of health, simpler life, what actually matters.
Don't loose hope! I made friends in my NYC corporate job back in the 90's. I moved back to my country and we still talk and visit each other often.
I would love to be friends with you! Also from Vancouver ❤
I really don't think you should be posting the address to the safe spots on your list unless you plan on never going back there
Thanks, those are the ones I am not going back.
Hey sweet lady. I respect you for your question to find meaning in your life , I went on a similar quest. I also understand your disappointment with trying to find friends. I wish you luck. Please don’t feel alone. I’m sending you a big hug from North Carolina. Hang in there.
Hope you keep going and stay resilient on finding friends! It certainly is tough, but you'll find your people. Also as others have mentioned be safe posting maps of where you're at. It's a great point in thinking about finding safe places as a part-time job that saves money, but it also might be easier to make friends if you had a place. Perhaps that time could be spent looking for a small home base that's a little remote to your office and you could do some nights in the car and some nights at the home-base. Good luck!
You don’t cover your car windows when you park?!
I'm sorry but your job is unfortunately not the place to make friends. A lot of people prefer to keep strict boundaries between themselves and their coworkers, usually for good reason given the political nature of the corporate world.
Silicon Valley techies are actually really friendly. It also helps to find things in common with like-minded people
Hey Hannah! Just bumped into your vlog and happy to hear you’re doing you! Keep strong mentally and physically as best as you can. I’m another Vancouverite as well but only squeeze in outdoor adventure time when I can to rejuvenate and do “me-time” for my health and wellness. Do what you can and keep it rolling! You’re on the right track. Looking forward to more of your adventures and whichever path you take! ❤
Who watches your dog while you’re at work?
Looks like she takes the dog to work?? Am I wrong?
@@rinner2801this is normal practice at Google.
Yeah, Halo is with her at work, from what it looks like.
filming yourself waking up is almost as cringe as filming yourself crying lol
This really scares me if she is a software engineer making 6 figure income and can’t “afford” what do rest of population who work at minimum wage have to live like or say.
I admire your courage and always treats life in a positive way. Be good and be happy.
I hope it keeps getting better for you! You will find friends and keep growing
Thank you for sharing about turning away from materialism. This kind of change can be very lonely at first, but I think good friendships will develop! 😊
"Certain standards" were just basic courtesies. We overestimate how many people have good manners.
Thanking you for sharing your journey, this is inspiring and you’re so brave! And as someone who also works in tech, I feel like it’s not a must to make friends at work, I believe you’ll make real friends outside work who genuinely care about you.
Loved this vid ❤, you are not alone, I'm sure that many who watched the video will enjoy following you on this beautiful journey.
Just came over from the Anton Daniel’s channel just showing some love. What you are doing is amazing and scary I’m glad you are well. Be safe hope you receive help soon
Hope you’re having a good day Hannah!❤
You can also live a simple and minimalist life having a safe humble home! Living in your car is dangerous and uncomfortable. Think about it!
Stumbled upon your video, what a great watch! Keep hustling and grinding. It’s not for everyone but you seem strong-willed. To your good health and future!! Will keep watching
One thing I noticed when I first moved the US was how most people don’t care about being late or just pull a no-show when you make plans with them.
Be patient, and we usually don't need a lot of friends to be happy, but they will come because its seems you are a kind person. Wish you the best.
Exactly.
Thank you so much for the inspiration, please make sure you enjoy some of your earnings. You don't know what will happens tomorrow.
I recommend you to wear AirPod Pros 2nd for sleeping if it’s raining heavily outside, the noise cancellation is so good
I came across your video, it really moved me. I have a similar situation with life and illness. I am interested in pursuing such a lifestyle. I look forward to more of your videos!!
Hey! Saw your post today! Nice job on the video!
When I was in my 20s I moved to new city and also had a terrible time trying to make friends. I eventually joined a martial arts class and that’s where I found some friends.
Similar with rock climbing. Going on meetup (website) and see who else wants to go rock climbing.
That is how I found my tribe.
I would just find a thing that you like to do, where you can interact with people (movies are good but you don’t get much interaction with the other person), and join a club. If you like sports, any sport will do. Even badminton, or table tennis. If that’s not your cup of tea, try cards, cooking classes, D&D, chess, or monopoly!
Good luck! Take care of yourself!
Best wishes on finding friends. Stay safe