Guilt about family left behind?
I am ready for us to quit our jobs, rent out both units in our two family house and live on the road...permanently...my husband (John) needs some convincing. Our son will be 24 this summer, so he does...
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Like I stated earlier, you both have to want to do this equally or it won't work. Someone will be hurt and dissatisfied.
I guess we were lucky when we began full-timing in our early 50's. Our parents were all for us doing it as they had never really had the opportunity to travel. Our kids were in their early 20's and they, too, encouraged us. Our grandkids grew up with us traveling and were totally disappointed when 16 years later we sold the motorhome. They had many good experiences with us RVing.
For all of the above we made sure we were there for special occasions - even the grandkids' first day of school, important sports games, etc. It wasn't easy but we did it. Sometimes just one of us would go. When our parents - at ages 85-96 - were having health issues, we upped our return time to get them through some difficult times. Our siblings generously helped out without any resentment. When the parents were bed-ridden during their last months we sent our siblings on a vacation even if it was touring the city they lived. It was a chance for them to get away from being a caregiver and all they did for our parents. We took over during that time. To the end our parents were happy for us. Again, I guess we were lucky.
We're now in our 70's and are very healthy and active. If our kids wanted to take off we surely wouldn't stop them.
As for the cost of RVing. Nowadays, there are many young people hitting the road. Many are able to work from their RV with the technology and there are many others who workkamp for a salary. It's not much but it's enough for them. Most full-timers don't need much. They can live minimally and it's uplifting. Others volunteer for their campsite and do this year-round, moving from one place to another. It doesn't cost much in fuel and it gives them a purpose and a chance to explore new areas. So it can definitely be done when you're young. A big issue is medical insurance and that can be costly.
As young full-timers you wouldn't be alone out there and if you meet up with others it could be quite enjoyable and you'll make lasting friendships as we did. You can get many ideas from others doing it, leads on jobs and just plain socialization with others like you. The Escapees RV Club now has a branch called Xscapers who are younger and many still working full-timers. Check them out.
https://www.xscapers.com/
I guess we were lucky when we began full-timing in our early 50's. Our parents were all for us doing it as they had never really had the opportunity to travel. Our kids were in their early 20's and they, too, encouraged us. Our grandkids grew up with us traveling and were totally disappointed when 16 years later we sold the motorhome. They had many good experiences with us RVing.
For all of the above we made sure we were there for special occasions - even the grandkids' first day of school, important sports games, etc. It wasn't easy but we did it. Sometimes just one of us would go. When our parents - at ages 85-96 - were having health issues, we upped our return time to get them through some difficult times. Our siblings generously helped out without any resentment. When the parents were bed-ridden during their last months we sent our siblings on a vacation even if it was touring the city they lived. It was a chance for them to get away from being a caregiver and all they did for our parents. We took over during that time. To the end our parents were happy for us. Again, I guess we were lucky.
We're now in our 70's and are very healthy and active. If our kids wanted to take off we surely wouldn't stop them.
As for the cost of RVing. Nowadays, there are many young people hitting the road. Many are able to work from their RV with the technology and there are many others who workkamp for a salary. It's not much but it's enough for them. Most full-timers don't need much. They can live minimally and it's uplifting. Others volunteer for their campsite and do this year-round, moving from one place to another. It doesn't cost much in fuel and it gives them a purpose and a chance to explore new areas. So it can definitely be done when you're young. A big issue is medical insurance and that can be costly.
As young full-timers you wouldn't be alone out there and if you meet up with others it could be quite enjoyable and you'll make lasting friendships as we did. You can get many ideas from others doing it, leads on jobs and just plain socialization with others like you. The Escapees RV Club now has a branch called Xscapers who are younger and many still working full-timers. Check them out.
https://www.xscapers.com/
