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Literally me rn but I'm gen z
I'm an elder millennial but you guys are in the same boat. No idea how we're going to afford housing down the line.
Don't worry, with the collapse of the environment, the economy won't really matter. So, we at least have that going for us, which is nice.
I'm just very excited about all the massive asteroids that keep near missing us. Talk about exciting!
Don't forget the volcanoes ! Especially the super massive one that is overdue for quite a long time now.
I specifically meant I'm getting my degree in physics so I can do this
It's not fun but it's possible for myself, born 98. Got my little slice and the sunsets and stars are sure damn pretty out in the boonies. Gotta deal with the rednecks & general small mindedness though.
Appreciate the down-to-earth response. Might have to head this direction sooner or later, except maybe with a tiny plot of land and an improved shed if it comes down to it. I'll take something that works over homeless.
Look into trailers, campers, shed, tiny home, and military surplus tents. Be careful not to get too into the Instagram version of the "vanlife" lifestyle, it is trickier that it seems in the photos and IMO vans suck cos you don't need engine problems on your home.
I lived in a camper trailer because I got it for the equivalent of 6 months rent and I knew if I lived in it any longer it would technically a net gain, and I was able to still sell it after. Two years in that thing with Midwest winters lmao.
If you are lucky, you can find a rural property sold as undeveloped with a very old or abandoned building that you'd be able to fix up. I would avoid the West, unless you have a foolproof water source.
We have the entire knowledge of the collective human history at our fingertips. People built shit by winging it for the majority of human history. You'd have been a god among men 200 years ago. Fuck some shit up. Fail fast and fail forward
If your professionnal situation lets you do this, go for it. Problem is, for a lot of people including myself, jobs are in the city. Moreover, here in France, by living in the countryside, you get an additionnal bonus of :
no public transit
no hospital
no doctor
no school
no post office
no bakery (the worst)
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Not for everybody. If you're clever enough you can work around every item you listed though.
Me too and I'm Gen X.