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I ... guess you could call it that. Really I just don't like to work. (For someone else, on something that isn't interesting.) I would like to believe that the

I ... guess you could call it that. Really I just don't like to work. (For someone else, on something that isn't interesting.) I would like to believe that the hours I spend each day studying, playing music and exercising count as "equity", but I could just as easily see it leading to nothing career-wise. The funny part is, I'm happier than I have ever been! BTW my 2009 AGI was $22k, and I live in the Bay Area. It's doable.

rscott 17y ago
I wouldn't mind a post explaining your lifestyle. I don't see how that's possible. Not saying it isn't true, I'm just curious.
- jeffreyg 17y ago
  yes, please.
- samratjp 17y ago
  Based on the salary and studying part, he must be a grad student.
- edj 17y ago
  This is about how much money I made when I lived in San Francisco for a few years mid-decade. It was doable primarily because I always lived with people who had rent controlled apartments or houses they'd lived in for some time. The cheapest rent I paid--and where I lived longest--was $550/mo. My girlfriend lived with me there and we split it 50/50. Other things contributing to low living expenses: no car (huge savings); no TV; aggressive (but perfectly legal) tax deductions; choosing fun activities over costly purchases; freegan friends who gave us loads of food; and, of course, two buck chuck... It's certainly doable.
  - hyperbovine 17y ago
    Funny, this describes me almost perfectly. One thing is I do not live in the city, so my rent is slightly cheaper still. Other expenses that I see people my age spending a lot on which I don't: clothes, internet-enabled phones, eating / drinking out. Especially the last one. A downside of living this way is, obviously it would never work with a family. So if/when it comes time for me to do that, I will probably have to grow up and get a Real Job. Until that point though, this is great! I look at all these people, friends, working 60 hrs a week and completely missing out on their 20s and 30s, and I feel like I've stumbled on to a well-kept secret.

rscott 17y ago

I wouldn't mind a post explaining your lifestyle. I don't see how that's possible. Not saying it isn't true, I'm just curious.

jeffreyg 17y ago
yes, please.
samratjp 17y ago
Based on the salary and studying part, he must be a grad student.
edj 17y ago
This is about how much money I made when I lived in San Francisco for a few years mid-decade. It was doable primarily because I always lived with people who had rent controlled apartments or houses they'd lived in for some time. The cheapest rent I paid--and where I lived longest--was $550/mo. My girlfriend lived with me there and we split it 50/50. Other things contributing to low living expenses: no car (huge savings); no TV; aggressive (but perfectly legal) tax deductions; choosing fun activities over costly purchases; freegan friends who gave us loads of food; and, of course, two buck chuck... It's certainly doable.
- hyperbovine 17y ago
  Funny, this describes me almost perfectly. One thing is I do not live in the city, so my rent is slightly cheaper still. Other expenses that I see people my age spending a lot on which I don't: clothes, internet-enabled phones, eating / drinking out. Especially the last one. A downside of living this way is, obviously it would never work with a family. So if/when it comes time for me to do that, I will probably have to grow up and get a Real Job. Until that point though, this is great! I look at all these people, friends, working 60 hrs a week and completely missing out on their 20s and 30s, and I feel like I've stumbled on to a well-kept secret.