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Why I Quit My Dream Job to Live in a Van for 2 Months
It was a rainy Tuesday morning when I sat at my desk, staring at my computer screen, and realized I couldn’t do it anymore. I had the job everyone envied — a high-paying role at a top tech company, a sleek apartment in the city, and a life that looked perfect on Instagram. But inside, I was drowning.
That day, I made a decision that shocked everyone, including myself: I quit my dream job to live in a van for two months.
For years, I had been chasing the idea of success. I worked long hours, skipped vacations, and sacrificed my personal life for my career. On the surface, I had it all. But deep down, I felt trapped.
The breaking point came during a team meeting. As I sat there, listening to yet another discussion about quarterly goals, I realized I hadn’t felt truly alive in years. I was trading my time, my energy, and my freedom for a paycheck.
That’s when I asked myself the question that changed everything: What am I working for?
The idea of living in a van started as a wild thought. I stumbled upon a blog post about van life, and something inside me clicked.
I didn’t want to quit my job forever — I just needed a break. A chance to reset, to breathe, to remember who I was outside of my job title. So, I decided to take a…
