Justin Shearer
Age:35
Travels: Full-time
Traveling Since: January 2015
Business Name: Justin Shearer
Website: Justin.Town
Occupation: Web Designer/Developer
Here is Their Story
The Income
Justin is a Web Designer/Developer. He has been working in the industry for over 15 years, and has previously contracted on the road. Due to his prolific experience, Justin has many contacts all over the country who are excited to get some of his time on their smaller projects. Everything is done online, with him being willing to travel to sites if needed (but it hasn’t been necessary, yet).
Getting on the Road
We originally started with a 9 month transition of just living in the RV in the San Francisco Area while Justin continued to work on location at his previous company. Because Justin’s previous company declined to keep him on as a remote worker, Justin left that company and chose to start his own consulting business.
The Fears
We feared it would be difficult for Justin to find contract work and that he would still be experiencing the burn-out he was encountering while working full-time in an office. Justin networks a lot with previous contacts for picking up work. When he is starting to get fatigued with work, we travel or take days off work to tend to other tasks around the RV.
The Awesome Side
Working in all the beautiful locations across the country, being home full-time with our toddler, Molly, and helping take on some of Anne’s stay at home mom responsibilities.
Challenges
It’s easy to be distracted by all the opportunities available in every location. Goal setting every week and planning out a week’s worth of work and activities cuts down on the “fear of missing out” feeling.
For the Aspiring
Acquire good internet, and set up separate spaces and times for work can help give that live-work balance while on the road. Additionally starting off with a good cushion of savings helps ease the pressure of needing to work.
In the End are we Happy?
We’re very happy! We very easily get the itch to travel and explore. This lifestyle has really satisfied those urges. Additionally, it’s very addicting to continue moving and exploring!
