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GypsySurgTech
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Jul 27, 2013

Jumping in with both feet!

First off- this forum is a godsend. The wealth of knowledge and years of experience contained within are more helpful than any book that one can buy. Words cannot adequately express the gratitude I feel for having access to a forum like this. So if you are a contributor- THANK YOU!!!

I work as a traveling surgical tech and have realized that using the housing stipend that I am given to pay for an apartment or hotel room is a horrible waste of money. So, I decided to spend it on something that I can actually realize equity in after I stop doing this type of work. Why not pay myself instead of "the man"?!

Of course, this means that I am going from having ZERO experience to becoming a full-timer, literally overnight. I have to admit- the prospect of entering this lifestyle is daunting, to say the least. But I have been researching all I can for the last 6 months and feel like I am mentally prepared to go for it. As they say: the proof will be in the pudding...

Hopefully I will learn enough to be a contributor to this forum, and be able to share any knowledge I have acquired. If nothing else, I'm sure that there will be many "Oh...duh" moments that I will be able to talk about and hopefully others can learn from my mistakes! :W

Again, thank you all for your contributions.

Here I go......

(GypsySurgTech)
  • GypsySurgTech's avatar
    GypsySurgTech
    Explorer
    Jul 28, 2013
    Lindz50371 wrote:
    Why not! That's what we said too! Good luck on your adventures in fulltiming! We just started in March and have learned so much already! Eek, can I push this button or am I going to blow us up!! Haha. We have lived a much simpler life that can only get better with time! Again good luck!


    Well I hope that my TT isn't equipped with one of those buttons! Congrats on your new lifestyle, as well- hope it is everything you wished for.

    -GypsySurgTech
  • Lindz50371's avatar
    Lindz50371
    Explorer
    Jul 28, 2013
    Why not! That's what we said too! Good luck on your adventures in fulltiming! We just started in March and have learned so much already! Eek, can I push this button or am I going to blow us up!! Haha. We have lived a much simpler life that can only get better with time! Again good luck!
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    GypsySurgTech
    Explorer
    Jul 27, 2013
    brirene wrote:
    Welcome, and good luck! My life is a series of "oh...duh" moments. Feel free to ask any questions, and jump in whenever you'd like. Hope you post often!


    Ah yes...the "Oh...duh" moment. Often closely followed with a mysterious lightening of the wallet, or the exclamation, "Ouch"! Thank you for the well wishes...

    -GypsySurgTech
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    GypsySurgTech
    Explorer
    Jul 27, 2013
    simsfmly wrote:
    Great decision. We have met a TON of nurses, etc. who full time RV. Don't be afraid to ask questions. Enjoy the freedom!


    I definitely will enjoy the freedom-thanks! I actually was encouraged to consider this endeavor by a fellow traveler when I was in your state- Circleville, OH.

    -GypsySurgTech
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    brirene
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    Jul 27, 2013
    Welcome, and good luck! My life is a series of "oh...duh" moments. Feel free to ask any questions, and jump in whenever you'd like. Hope you post often!
  • simsfmly's avatar
    simsfmly
    Explorer
    Jul 27, 2013
    Great decision. We have met a TON of nurses, etc. who full time RV. Don't be afraid to ask questions. Enjoy the freedom!
  • GypsySurgTech's avatar
    GypsySurgTech
    Explorer
    Jul 27, 2013
    ventrman wrote:
    I am sure you will do great. Do not hesitate to ask Questions. People here have a Wealth of Knowledge that they will be happy to pass on to you.


    Thanks for the vote of confidence- I'm looking forward to the journey!
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    ventrman
    Explorer
    Jul 27, 2013
    I am sure you will do great. Do not hesitate to ask Questions. People here have a Wealth of Knowledge that they will be happy to pass on to you.

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