My parents were these “poor homeless”. They sold their home, auctioned off most of their possessions and spent 12 years traveling up through every Province in Canada, every state in the USA. They wintered along the coast in Texas and planned for the next summer to hit Habitat for Humanity builds, helped any Christian denomination build or remodel their church.
The builds allowed them to not only get free parking and utilities; it also fed them. For just 2 days a week, they got free meals, free hookups and got to work with others like them. There are groups of people just like them.
When they realized they could no longer be nomads; they sold their beloved rig and moved into Assisted Living.
Not all that wander are lost. Some are EXACTLY where they want to be.
That’s an amazing story. Your parents are awesome.
Sadly, most Boomers in America think the second mortgage on their home for a boat is the pinnacle of success.
That sounds like a pair of lives well lived.
I moved my Mom into Assisted Living earlier this year where all residents are `private payers’ & it doesn’t come cheap. But because my Dad planned Mom’s survivor benefits & my wife & I planned our retirements, things are OK financially.
That sounds great. I admire your parents and hope to be able to do something like that.
I know of a company based out of Georgia where most of the employees live in trailers while working. Big construction company that goes all over the US and Canada. All of the ones I met/worked with were happy and enjoyed it.
These people had some really killer travel trailers. If they were constructing in the boonies, they would sometimes build their own trailer park complete with all amenities, as these jobs would last up to 5 years. They always had time off to go to their respective home-bases. Entire families worked for this company.
They offered employment to me with good pay/travel expenses. I declined, I was happy where I was.
These days I am considering the ‘nomad’ lifestyle while I am still relatively young.
Great story! Just because someone doesn't follow a “conventional lifestyle,” doesn't mean it's a bad choice. It's probably not a good idea today, but we have acquaintances who retired early, and moved to a beach in Mexico. Down there, their money goes a long way.
That’s Funny...
It’s my plan as well.
That is the absolute truth. I know many, many RVers and I am one myself. The vast majority are financially secure, own property (or properties) and choose to enjoy a fun lifestyle, whether it's for a weekend getaway where you can take your dogs along too, or people who are contractors who have work in a particular area and don't want to live in hotels.
Another newsflash: I would wager that over 90% of full-time RVers are conservatives, who also voted for President Trump.
Sounds like my in-laws NOMADS = Nice Old Methodists Avoiding Deep Snow.