Kirk W Posted December 6, 2015 Report Share Posted December 6, 2015 With other RV'ers it works well to say "Were retired and full-timers." They completely get it. For others we meet, we seem to have to explain things. Still trying to figure it out. I'd not give it much concern. Most people will never grasp what fulltimers do or how we live. They have a become caught up in the rush to accrue more money and more stuff on the one hand and they lack the self-confidence and nerve needed to be different on the other. Another part of the issue is envy by those who have dreams but lack the will to live them out, yet realize that it is exactly what you are doing. You will find that many of those who do go out on the road simply can't adapt or run short of funds, or loose the will to be different and soon return to the fixed way of life. Fulltime RV living is one of those things that you almost have to experience to understand. The lack of understanding doesn't make them bad or even wrong, but those who live the life for many years are clearly a more adventurous people than the average citizen. That isn't all bad since it would sure get crowded out on the road if everyone who talks of doing it, actually did. Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
altsclmarm Posted December 6, 2015 Report Share Posted December 6, 2015 I tell them I'm a migrant worker. I spend a lot of time volunteering at our country's National Wildlife Refuges. Carpe Diem......Judy Bell http://travels-with-emma.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remoandiris Posted December 7, 2015 Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 We retired about six months ago. We are in our fifties, and apparently we look young for retired folks at least. We hear, "You're too young to be retired" statement pretty often, especially from those our age or older than us who are not retired. Yep. Now I say I'm unemployed and that usually shuts down that particular line of questioning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandsys Posted December 7, 2015 Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 For years I sometimes have said, "Whatever I want to," whether I was working a paid job or not. I don't like being labeled. If they ask for more I sometimes list some of the jobs I have had over the years; it's interesting to see which ones they ask followup questions about. Sometimes I just tell them about one job giving way more details than they really wanted. Apparently my answer depends on what kind of mood I am in when someone asks. Linda Sand Blog: http://sandcastle.sandsys.org/ Former Rigs: Liesure Travel van, Winnebago View 24H, Winnebago Journey 34Y, Sportsmobile Sprinter conversion van Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiefneon Posted December 7, 2015 Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 Howdy! I tell them we're fulltime RVer's, retired and on vacation the rest of our life. "Happy Trails" Chiefneon "Class of 2007 Fulltimer's" Gary & karen Smoochie & Michaela (fur babies) 2018 Chevorlet 3500 HD/LTZ 2L Custom Hauler 2014 Heartland Cyclone 4000 2016 Smart Car Prime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kinsa Posted December 7, 2015 Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 Heh. Try telling people you are a homeschooling stay-at-home mom of six boys, and wait and see the raised eyebrows you'll get! Stephen & Karen and our six boys, ages 21, 21, 19, 17, 14, & 11 Stephen - Military retiree (as of summer 2012) & current DOI employee (Big Bend National Park) Karen - Homeschooling stay-at-home mom & veteran San Antonio, Texas Fulltimed May 2013 - July 2014 (yes, all eight of us!) Open Range "Rolling Thunder" (H396RGR - fifth wheel toy hauler bunkhouse) - SOLD Ford F-350 diesel dually - for the camper Ford E-350 fifteen passenger van - for the crew Our unfinished travel blog: http://coach-and-six.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsabouttime Posted December 7, 2015 Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 I usually say we're retired, live in an RV and just mosey around the country. We do a little volunteer church work as well. (National Evangelism With Sojourners) Russ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GR "Scott" Cundiff Posted December 7, 2015 Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 Just barely related, but true: Most of the time when a person asks you what you do they really want you to ask them what they do. It's the same way with children, and most any other personal question. "So, what do you do?" "We are retired and are touring the country in our RV - how about you, what do you do?" It is then that you'll get to what they really wanted in the first place. It's just human nature. Our "Here and There" Blog 2005 Safari Cheetah Motorhome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chirakawa Posted December 7, 2015 Report Share Posted December 7, 2015 Just barely related, but true: Most of the time when a person asks you what you do they really want you to ask them what they do. It's the same way with children, and most any other personal question. "So, what do you do?" "We are retired and are touring the country in our RV - how about you, what do you do?" It is then that you'll get to what they really wanted in the first place. It's just human nature. Really? That's human nature? I guess I'm not human then. I like hearing about others' adventures, careers, families, etc. I don't like discussing my own at all. Everybody wanna hear the truth, but everybody tell a lie. Everybody wanna go to Heaven, but nobody want to die. Albert King Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike and Claudia Posted December 11, 2015 Report Share Posted December 11, 2015 I am not sure many of us would HAVE TIME to hear what "RV" does. We probably better ask his "SH" ------- on the other had, we may not have time for HER answer! Traveling America in "God's Grace" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickhoss Posted December 13, 2015 Report Share Posted December 13, 2015 Bugger all, is my reply. mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chirakawa Posted December 13, 2015 Report Share Posted December 13, 2015 Bugger all, is my reply. mick Very nice. Everybody wanna hear the truth, but everybody tell a lie. Everybody wanna go to Heaven, but nobody want to die. Albert King Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tcwndsr Posted December 17, 2015 Report Share Posted December 17, 2015 Just this morning I was sitting out front with my cup of coffee when a neighbor stopped by and asked what I am doing. I told him that I am doing nothing today. He then commented that I did nothing all day yesterday, so I explained that I am not finished yet. y Great answer, I'll have to remember that one Kirk. I was never defined by my job so answering this question won't be an issue for me. I'm happily unemployed at the moment, excited about future opportunities on the road. Tom and Mare The Breeze RV https://thebreezerv.wordpress.com 2002 National Sea Breeze 2004 Harley Electra Glide Classic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladimir Posted December 21, 2015 Report Share Posted December 21, 2015 I always answer "retired Forester". That really helps in rural areas in finding some neat spots. Then......a guy checked out my blog. He came back and said......"your picture shows you much younger". I think he wants me to take a new picture. Must be why we no longer get comments about "being to young to retire". Vladimr Steblina Retired Forester...exploring the public lands. usbackroads.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimalberta Posted January 11, 2016 Report Share Posted January 11, 2016 We tell people we are retired and spend our time chasing after good weather and sun shine. It is a great conversation starter. Greg X2 <p>....JIM and LINDA......2001 American Eagle 40 '.towing a GMC Sierra 1500 4X4 with RZR in the rear. 1999 JEEP Cherokee that we tow as well. IT IS A CONTENTED MAN WHO CAN APPRECIATE THE SCENERY ALONG A DETOUR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyIO Posted January 23, 2016 Report Share Posted January 23, 2016 Yeah, I get this question a lot as young as I am. My business cards and online profiles say "Writer, work-camper, adventurer" for my profession. Becky Life is too short not to spend it doing something you love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coyote Posted January 25, 2016 Report Share Posted January 25, 2016 I have to laugh when I think about one of first encounters I had at Rainbow's End when I retired from the military at age 38. A fellow really got angry and informed me that I needed to go back to work as I wasn't doing my part to support our country and add to the social security fund. He was dead serious. It's been a great retirement as now it's 28 years later....and still chasing the sun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigboomer Posted January 25, 2016 Report Share Posted January 25, 2016 There always going to be the doubters and nay-sayers, whether friends, family, acquaintances. Most just do not understand the freedom we have as full timers. A lot of it comes from those that don't have their own plans in place and therefore feel they have to knock those of us who have planned for what we are doing. In any case, if you are doing what you want and find it rewarding it does not matter to anyone but you. The most important thing is that you are happy which will hopefully show others that this lifestyle is great and maybe push those with no plans to think twice about it! http://ramblingrvrat.blogspot.com/?m=1 GOD Bless America! GOD Bless Texas! GOD Bless All of our Troops! "CHARACTER is doing the right thing when no one is looking" '09 International Durastar 4400 LP Customized by 2L Custom Trucks '20 DRV Mobile Suites 40KSSB4, '10 H-D FLHRC Road King Classic, '09 Honda Rebel AmeriDeck M/C Loader in Truck Garage, Polaris RZR 570 EPS 10 - 320W Solar Panels, 4- Simpliphi 3.8 kWh 151A Lithium batteries, Victron Multiplus 3000W inverters, Victron 250/70 Charge Controllers, Progressive hardwired 50 AMP EMS, Class of 2012! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skpjose Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 I usually just say "Unemployed and Homeless"!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steved44 Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 Trying to become proficient at retirement! 2007 Tiffin Allegro Bus 42 QRP"BessyBus ll"ATT hot spotWinegard TravelerM&G Braking systemRoadmaster Sterling tow bar08 Dodge Dakota toadSea Eagle 10.6sr Inflatable 1957 Johnson 5.5SKP 98998 Class of "08" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr. cob Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 Howdy All, If I can ever convince my wife to quit working, I'd like to become a full timer, now that she is still teaching school I am a part time snow bird but I still get asked the question of What do you do?" My reply is, I am working on becoming a professional gentleman of leisure. Dave 2001 Peterbilt, 379, Known As "Semi-Sane II", towing a 2014 Voltage 3818, 45 foot long toy hauler crammed full of motorcycles of all types. Visit my photo web site where you will find thousands of photos of my motorcycle wanderings and other aspects of my life, click this link. http://mr-cob.smugmug.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted January 31, 2016 Report Share Posted January 31, 2016 I just tell them I'm a welder and chase shutdowns. Sorry full time but not retired yet. Working on it though. Started late. Love some of your answers though. 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronmon Posted February 1, 2016 Report Share Posted February 1, 2016 Back when we full-timed, I'd say "We roam the country enjoying every minute of it" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJW Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 I alsways said I was retired. I had no place go and I was not in a hurry to get there Dennis USA Master Sergeant Ret. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JEEPOHOLIC Posted February 3, 2016 Report Share Posted February 3, 2016 Union Electrician that Travels from one Boom town to the next Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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