Comments on: How I Became The Professional Hobo (Part I: The Dream, The Decision) https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/how-i-became-the-professional-hobo-part-i-the-dream-the-decision/ Traveling full-time in a financially sustainable way Wed, 19 Jun 2024 11:37:16 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Nora https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/how-i-became-the-professional-hobo-part-i-the-dream-the-decision/#comment-710241 Wed, 24 Oct 2018 19:18:46 +0000 https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/?p=3322#comment-710241 In reply to A.J. McCray(sis).

Thank you for your never-ending support and friendship, Sis. McCray! It’s fun to look back once in a while and reflect on how far we’ve come (and yet, how far we’ve yet to go). Happy (proverbial) travels!

]]> By: A.J. McCray(sis) https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/how-i-became-the-professional-hobo-part-i-the-dream-the-decision/#comment-710237 Wed, 24 Oct 2018 14:54:40 +0000 https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/?p=3322#comment-710237 Hi Nora!
I just stopped to read some of the posts from the past, and to see who has been following in your footsteps.
At first, years ago, I almost thought you were following in my footsteps.
Remember, I was just coming off the road when you were just starting in 2007.
It seems like it was only a few years ago. Wow how time moves fast!
How amazing it is to discover how many countries you have seen, how many experiences of joys, adventures, and trials you have endured along the way, and yet nothing has stopped you!
I am so glad you have not stopped.
There is so much more you have yet to experience naturally, spiritually, emotionally.
O, I know so well the Voice that is leading the way, but hopefully, other voices do not overshadow it.
Enough for now.
Safe travels.
sis. mccray

]]> By: Nora https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/how-i-became-the-professional-hobo-part-i-the-dream-the-decision/#comment-679139 Sun, 02 Jul 2017 03:28:46 +0000 https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/?p=3322#comment-679139 In reply to Christine Breese.

Aw….thanks Christine! 🙂

]]> By: Christine Breese https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/how-i-became-the-professional-hobo-part-i-the-dream-the-decision/#comment-679082 Sat, 01 Jul 2017 18:51:06 +0000 https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/?p=3322#comment-679082 I have personally met Nora and found her to be a top notch person with amazing abilities, compassion and kindness. Smart cookie too! Thank you Nora for being such a good person and inspiration to us all!

]]> By: Nora https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/how-i-became-the-professional-hobo-part-i-the-dream-the-decision/#comment-674653 Wed, 01 Mar 2017 17:30:31 +0000 https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/?p=3322#comment-674653 In reply to Matt Amanono.

Hey Matt,
You’re lucky in that at least you’ve gotten 4-6 weeks off per year! But you’re right – it’s not always enough.
Good luck in your life change….it can be difficult but also a very cathartic process. And you’ll find LOTS of info on my site to get you traveling in style, saving money, and even making some money along the way! Happy reading. 🙂

]]> By: Matt Amanono https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/how-i-became-the-professional-hobo-part-i-the-dream-the-decision/#comment-674637 Tue, 28 Feb 2017 23:12:42 +0000 https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/?p=3322#comment-674637 Love this. I don’t know how I stumbled across your website but I have been in an office working for a major government department for 13/14 years and that internal voice has also been whispering to me. I travel overseas every year to a new country but that is just not enough. Usually for 4-6 weeks of annual leave is enough to get reenergised but then I would come back to the office somewhat enthused for a day and then having to repeat the rigour and routine of the working man until the next holiday block. In short, your story resonated with me especially since you did it on your own. I’m in the process of leaving my job and selling my possessions and have no idea where to next. I have savings to help kickstart my adventures but the tips and insights you have shared here are gems. I will definitely favourite this website and check in regularly for updates. Keep up the good work.

]]> By: Nora https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/how-i-became-the-professional-hobo-part-i-the-dream-the-decision/#comment-673717 Sun, 12 Feb 2017 20:56:10 +0000 https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/?p=3322#comment-673717 In reply to Danny De Maeyer.

Hi Danny,
I’m so glad you’re on your way to a fulfilling retirement! All your hard work will pay off, I’m sure. Happy travels!

]]> By: Danny De Maeyer https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/how-i-became-the-professional-hobo-part-i-the-dream-the-decision/#comment-673647 Fri, 10 Feb 2017 18:53:55 +0000 https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/?p=3322#comment-673647 When I was young I krept under a table with one of many national geographic maps and discovered the world in my imaginary plane, boat. Since then I had travelling under my skin, and thus I have travelled a lot. But as you say I never have felt the real freedom as I had back then during my fantasy trips exploring unlimited and go where ever and when ever I wanted, being suffocated and restricted by the capitalistic global dogma how to serve the few. I slowly built up capital and lived next capitalistic consumers model needs in order to provide for my dream. Take off and see the world. Normally in 2 years, when I’ll become 56 years old, doing over 20 years nightwork regimes and having at least a 33 years of career, retirement would have been there and off I would be. As capitalistic consumerism didn’t and doesn’t work and our Belgian government decided to make it 60 years in order to suck and exploit us a bit more closer to death! No way, dear mr government! My aim is still to stop in 2 years, and I’ve started to plan my take off on my first year of hopefully self-sustainable journey, so many years can follow! Up yours whom ever wants to stop me, mainly the not related, since luckely my family supports my view. Happiness first. Only such attitude will make this world a better place. Can’t wait for magic to happen. Thank you Nora!

]]> By: Nora https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/how-i-became-the-professional-hobo-part-i-the-dream-the-decision/#comment-644065 Sat, 30 Apr 2016 21:19:23 +0000 https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/?p=3322#comment-644065 In reply to Sandy Salz-Johnson.

Hi Sandy,
What a beautiful way to frame your life and how the challenges have actually been gifts. Many people (myself included) could stand to take a page from your book!
Thank you. 🙂

]]> By: Sandy Salz-Johnson https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/how-i-became-the-professional-hobo-part-i-the-dream-the-decision/#comment-643983 Sat, 30 Apr 2016 05:12:19 +0000 https://www.theprofessionalhobo.com/?p=3322#comment-643983 Nora, I don’t really see it as a life of tribulations, but a life of good fortune.

It was love at first sight for both of us when we met in ’71. His illness allowed me to spend 24/7 with him most of those 22 years and the kids & I have wonderful memories. In most relationships, both are working/apart most of the time and plan to spend time together “when we retire”. But often, one or the other doesn’t live that long or they have become strangers (if the marriage is even still intact). I went thru hell, but I survived and learned a lot in the process. I was a lucky girl!

My siblings are mostly not supportive of my dreams, and my kids are neutral, but my 86 yo Dad is pushing me to go faster! But then he was a traveler at heart, too. And despite being in poor health & in assisted living, we are taking a cruise together in Sept. If he’s still around in the Spring, we’ll do the last of his bucket list cruises – the Panama Canal. I’m lucky to have someone so supportive.

I’ve had several mental breakdowns (which the Drs said was a sane reaction to the insanity around I was living). I’ve had several serious illnesses hit me, but I’ve lived. Each time it was my body/mind going on strike telling me it was time to change direction. And while recovering, it gave me time to think & research to create a new plan. I didn’t always listen but usually have. I was lucky to have the time and ability to make radical changes.

Although my years of hoarding has incurred ridicule from family & friends, and that I have a lot of work to do to get rid of it all, it also means I have a lot of great treasures to sell. How lucky is that!

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