resjudicata
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Income: $475pw average (benefit + part time job below cutoff point)Rent: $165 (caravan)
Goals: $200 a week. Could do up to $250 a week, but $200 is more realistic, and still achieves the goal on time (in 2 years - 52 x 200 = 10400. 10400 x 2 = 20800).Sailboat: Nothing less than 32ft. With plenty of room, and at least 185cm of vertical headspace.
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I currently have $209 saved up. Had to dish out $41 for some flu treatments + some $9 noodles (yes, $9 noodles!) because hot and spicy noodles are the only ones that help me clear my nose.
Also planning on investing some of that into high-demand items on TradeMe, by buying them on Aliexpress in bulk, and then selling them here in NZ. (It won't be a lot, but it's something..) I ship quickly and on time. Local stock only, no dropshipping. I have a 100% account rating (since 2009) and am not a time-waster. Also only use actual photographs as thumbnails, instead of stock images. My e-bike helps me get to the nearest NZ Post office in about 5-6 minutes.
I'm highly skilled in linux, electronics, pc repairs, laptop repairs, 3d printing, 3d modeling, arduino, raspberry pi, soldering, silicone casting. Was even featured on national TV at some stage.. but unfortunately - even the computer store down the road won't hire me. I live in a small town aaaand.... the only jobs they have is maybe milking cows, part time? If you have a car? If you don't have a car - you're basically screwed. It's hard enough to bike uphill at a 60% incline over here.. but it's great exercise.
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Saving money is 99% psychological, and 1% mathematical. It's literally just about avoiding temptation, not about knowing how to count.
It's about having the discipline to eat the exact same thing every day - fried rice/egg noodles with frozen vegetables, mushrooms, homegrown Kale + a cheese and avocado sandwich in the evening. (Trust me - eat avocados. Ignore the memes. Just buy them green for like $3-4 for 6'ers.. eat half an avocado at a time, then wrap the other half in aluminum - put in fridge. Store all ripe avocados in fridge.)
It's about not buying anything yummy. Obviously don't buy takeaways - but supermarkets already have plenty of temptations - vegetarian sausages, special cheeses, chocolate. If you can't control yourself, if you really really can't control yourself - then you'd be better off just going to the dairy shop to buy your groceries. Even though you pay more - there's less of a temptation to spend, because even the chocolates there will be like $4 a bar.
Popcorn is great to eat if you are bored out of your mind, or just fed up with eating the same thing every day. I recommend either microwave popcorn ($1.50 a pack) - or popping your own kernels with a bulk bag, over a stove. Great for anxiety, too! It's also a low-calorie meal, provided you don't soak it in butter or something..
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As soon as I purchase my sailboat, I plan on setting up a fully autonomous navigation system. It'll include not only autopilot (raspberry pi + linear actuator) -- but also mainsheet/jib/furling line/tacking/gybing control (geared Nema 23 + spool). Collision avoidance + Computer vision. (Or just get up and remote-control out of the way if the radar starts beeping..).
Why have a fully autonomous navigation system? So you can orbit the country indefinitely, without ever having to anchor in the same place for more than a day or two, and without drawing unwanted attention. And also so you can live your life and go on about your day without having to constantly control the vessel. Solar/Battery powered 3d printing. Using my laptop for 'work' and entertainment. Playing with my cat. Cooking. Doing repairs. Sitting out in the sunshine with a coffee and enjoying the view. etc. You could also leave the country and travel the world. (Which on a benefit is a little tricky, but that's a whole other topic...)
It'll just literally be free, floating real estate.
What's gonna happen to my benefit after moving into a boat? I'd rather not think about it, take things a day at a time. You're doing the equivalent of trying to escape prison, after all - so consider yourself Dead. (It would be a good idea to have up to $5000 or $10,000 in savings prior to living on the boat full-time).
How will I learn how to sail? I'm using eSail sailing simulator. It's basically like a flight simulator, but for sailboats. Bought it for $50 on Steam, works great on Linux using Proton. Also binge-watching sailing content on YouTube. I'll take the risk, but might ask for a hand or some tips here and there at the Marina if and when I get the chance.. in the beginning.
That's practically it. I'll keep this thread bookmarked and regularly updated.. or maybe do a yearly update if it gets archived.
We'll make history, in our own little way. Perhaps even start a small business selling cheap, but reliable autopilots - tested on humans. Use at your own risk. May not suit every boat type. Highly unlikely to even pay for my groceries, but will probably be enough just to offset the costs of repairs (rule of thumb is = %10 of the total cost of your boat is what you will spend on repairs every year).
Or maybe just stay on the benefit, and not even bother - because all of my skills will be worthless in 10 years, anyway! No.. correction: My skills are already worthless, and most people can easily teach themselves everything that I know by just watching YouTube videos, and asking ChatGPT. So...
Goals: $200 a week. Could do up to $250 a week, but $200 is more realistic, and still achieves the goal on time (in 2 years - 52 x 200 = 10400. 10400 x 2 = 20800).Sailboat: Nothing less than 32ft. With plenty of room, and at least 185cm of vertical headspace.
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I currently have $209 saved up. Had to dish out $41 for some flu treatments + some $9 noodles (yes, $9 noodles!) because hot and spicy noodles are the only ones that help me clear my nose.
Also planning on investing some of that into high-demand items on TradeMe, by buying them on Aliexpress in bulk, and then selling them here in NZ. (It won't be a lot, but it's something..) I ship quickly and on time. Local stock only, no dropshipping. I have a 100% account rating (since 2009) and am not a time-waster. Also only use actual photographs as thumbnails, instead of stock images. My e-bike helps me get to the nearest NZ Post office in about 5-6 minutes.
I'm highly skilled in linux, electronics, pc repairs, laptop repairs, 3d printing, 3d modeling, arduino, raspberry pi, soldering, silicone casting. Was even featured on national TV at some stage.. but unfortunately - even the computer store down the road won't hire me. I live in a small town aaaand.... the only jobs they have is maybe milking cows, part time? If you have a car? If you don't have a car - you're basically screwed. It's hard enough to bike uphill at a 60% incline over here.. but it's great exercise.
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Saving money is 99% psychological, and 1% mathematical. It's literally just about avoiding temptation, not about knowing how to count.
It's about having the discipline to eat the exact same thing every day - fried rice/egg noodles with frozen vegetables, mushrooms, homegrown Kale + a cheese and avocado sandwich in the evening. (Trust me - eat avocados. Ignore the memes. Just buy them green for like $3-4 for 6'ers.. eat half an avocado at a time, then wrap the other half in aluminum - put in fridge. Store all ripe avocados in fridge.)
It's about not buying anything yummy. Obviously don't buy takeaways - but supermarkets already have plenty of temptations - vegetarian sausages, special cheeses, chocolate. If you can't control yourself, if you really really can't control yourself - then you'd be better off just going to the dairy shop to buy your groceries. Even though you pay more - there's less of a temptation to spend, because even the chocolates there will be like $4 a bar.
Popcorn is great to eat if you are bored out of your mind, or just fed up with eating the same thing every day. I recommend either microwave popcorn ($1.50 a pack) - or popping your own kernels with a bulk bag, over a stove. Great for anxiety, too! It's also a low-calorie meal, provided you don't soak it in butter or something..
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As soon as I purchase my sailboat, I plan on setting up a fully autonomous navigation system. It'll include not only autopilot (raspberry pi + linear actuator) -- but also mainsheet/jib/furling line/tacking/gybing control (geared Nema 23 + spool). Collision avoidance + Computer vision. (Or just get up and remote-control out of the way if the radar starts beeping..).
Why have a fully autonomous navigation system? So you can orbit the country indefinitely, without ever having to anchor in the same place for more than a day or two, and without drawing unwanted attention. And also so you can live your life and go on about your day without having to constantly control the vessel. Solar/Battery powered 3d printing. Using my laptop for 'work' and entertainment. Playing with my cat. Cooking. Doing repairs. Sitting out in the sunshine with a coffee and enjoying the view. etc. You could also leave the country and travel the world. (Which on a benefit is a little tricky, but that's a whole other topic...)
It'll just literally be free, floating real estate.
What's gonna happen to my benefit after moving into a boat? I'd rather not think about it, take things a day at a time. You're doing the equivalent of trying to escape prison, after all - so consider yourself Dead. (It would be a good idea to have up to $5000 or $10,000 in savings prior to living on the boat full-time).
How will I learn how to sail? I'm using eSail sailing simulator. It's basically like a flight simulator, but for sailboats. Bought it for $50 on Steam, works great on Linux using Proton. Also binge-watching sailing content on YouTube. I'll take the risk, but might ask for a hand or some tips here and there at the Marina if and when I get the chance.. in the beginning.
That's practically it. I'll keep this thread bookmarked and regularly updated.. or maybe do a yearly update if it gets archived.
We'll make history, in our own little way. Perhaps even start a small business selling cheap, but reliable autopilots - tested on humans. Use at your own risk. May not suit every boat type. Highly unlikely to even pay for my groceries, but will probably be enough just to offset the costs of repairs (rule of thumb is = %10 of the total cost of your boat is what you will spend on repairs every year).
Or maybe just stay on the benefit, and not even bother - because all of my skills will be worthless in 10 years, anyway! No.. correction: My skills are already worthless, and most people can easily teach themselves everything that I know by just watching YouTube videos, and asking ChatGPT. So...