FullTiming with nothing!!......Dont be afraid to plan for it!!!!!
SharonWegner said
09:49 AM Nov 9, 2014
Jenny,
I just logged in for the first time in a while. Life is crazy these days. As for me - we are moving everything into storage and squeezing 3 adults and 4 cats into my mother's 1400 sq ft house with my 90 year old mother who hates cats and has to have everything perfect. My husband is still actively looking for work in the semiconductor industry. It's been over a year and at 63, it's not looking good.
Rents in the Bay Area are out of this world ridiculous! I won't miss paying $3200+ utilities every month, but my income of $1000 isn't going to support us. We are selling whatever we can just to pay for insurance, gas, cell phones and food.
Jenny, living in "the city" is a scary thought, especially on the streets of SF. Since you are still working, is there any possibility that you can find an RV park nearby? It's tight quarters in the city and even parking on the streets you will need a permit - yes?
Depending upon where you work, maybe you can find an RV park outside of the city and take public transportation to work. Just a thought.
Feel free to email me if you want to connect and chat - sharon@sharonwegner.com
I'm in the process of applying for another job that may take me on the road. It won't be out of state travel, but it would be perfect to live in an RV at that point. I've been praying for a simple life, and life is about to become pretty darn simple. Be careful what you wish for One of the challenges with RV parks in the Bay Area is that the cheapest rent I've found so far is $775 and it doesn't include electric.
I'm not giving up and these posts are keeping my dream alive. Much appreciation to everyone
Terry and Jo said
09:10 AM Nov 10, 2014
Just as a thought for those living in high cost-of-living places, but who still have to work. As an example of differences, rent for homes or apartments in the Oklahoma City area are something like $1100 to $1500 per month, depending on amenities. In addition, expenses for groceries and the like are also less. Even if one is earning less than what might be paid in a high cost-of-living state, it could very well balance out, and one could find that "living conditions" with regards to crime and less stress might make it worthwhile.
I'm also pretty sure that other states are similar to Oklahoma.
Terry
SharonWegner said
09:27 AM Nov 10, 2014
We lived in Austin for about 3 years, and although it was less expensive back in 2005, there are many California ex pats living there now driving prices up and clogging the roads. I suppose at some point I will get past the weather issues in other states and leave my beautiful, expensive California behind. for the time being, we stay close to mom 90 year old mom.
Jenny,
I just logged in for the first time in a while. Life is crazy these days. As for me - we are moving everything into storage and squeezing 3 adults and 4 cats into my mother's 1400 sq ft house with my 90 year old mother who hates cats and has to have everything perfect. My husband is still actively looking for work in the semiconductor industry. It's been over a year and at 63, it's not looking good.
Rents in the Bay Area are out of this world ridiculous! I won't miss paying $3200+ utilities every month, but my income of $1000 isn't going to support us. We are selling whatever we can just to pay for insurance, gas, cell phones and food.
Jenny, living in "the city" is a scary thought, especially on the streets of SF. Since you are still working, is there any possibility that you can find an RV park nearby? It's tight quarters in the city and even parking on the streets you will need a permit - yes?
Depending upon where you work, maybe you can find an RV park outside of the city and take public transportation to work. Just a thought.
Feel free to email me if you want to connect and chat - sharon@sharonwegner.com
I'm in the process of applying for another job that may take me on the road. It won't be out of state travel, but it would be perfect to live in an RV at that point. I've been praying for a simple life, and life is about to become pretty darn simple. Be careful what you wish for
One of the challenges with RV parks in the Bay Area is that the cheapest rent I've found so far is $775 and it doesn't include electric.
I'm not giving up and these posts are keeping my dream alive. Much appreciation to everyone
Just as a thought for those living in high cost-of-living places, but who still have to work. As an example of differences, rent for homes or apartments in the Oklahoma City area are something like $1100 to $1500 per month, depending on amenities. In addition, expenses for groceries and the like are also less. Even if one is earning less than what might be paid in a high cost-of-living state, it could very well balance out, and one could find that "living conditions" with regards to crime and less stress might make it worthwhile.
I'm also pretty sure that other states are similar to Oklahoma.
Terry
We lived in Austin for about 3 years, and although it was less expensive back in 2005, there are many California ex pats living there now driving prices up and clogging the roads. I suppose at some point I will get past the weather issues in other states and leave my beautiful, expensive California behind. for the time being, we stay close to mom 90 year old mom.