Couple who quit jobs to travel the world end up scrubbing toilets for pay

Where is @millenial to make sense of this
indifferent.gif
 quite a few ppl I went to college with have been traveling the world and none of them have resorted to this so using this one example isn't saying much
 
Overlooked quote, as usual:

"There's nothing quite like swapping million rand advertising budgets for toilet scrubbing to teach you about humility, life and the importance of living each day as if it were your last."
 
hey if they are happy, thats all that matters...sometimes it feels good to scrub stuff
 
Overlooked quote, as usual:

"There's nothing quite like swapping million rand advertising budgets for toilet scrubbing to teach you about humility, life and the importance of living each day as if it were your last."

Damn they turned down millions to scrub toilets? They must be extremely happy people
 
There is no way this couple is going to do that forever. If it's a small price to pay to do what they do, I actually think people will praise them for doing what they are doing. I see this as no different than cleaning dishes to pay for a meal. It'd be different if they were begging for food on the streets but it just seems they are doing the only jobs they can do to get a free meal.
 
Sounds like good life experience for them.

Traveling the world could've led to a much worse end.
 
Last edited:
Well, they are idiots.

They could very easily teach English in a foreign country for 6 months, save money and travel for 1.5 to 2 years. Repeat. It's honestly not that hard to do this. Finding contentment can be done either through an honest pursuit and appreciation of your work or though something like travelling the world living with less expectations. To each their own.

What's hard/irresponsible/not courageous to do is turn your back on your family, your obligations and your place in society. I'd feel too much guilt for missing friend's wedding, family's funerals, supporting ailing or elderly parents, etc. Money isn't an end goal but it does allow you to build a security blanket for the tough times. When stuff is going well money doesn't mean much, except a few extra toys.
 
Last edited:
Overlooked quote, as usual:

"There's nothing quite like swapping million rand advertising budgets for toilet scrubbing to teach you about humility, life and the importance of living each day as if it were your last."

Scrubbing toilets is gross. Especially toilets that aren't yours.
 
Well, they are idiots.

They could very easily teach English in a foreign country for 6 months, save money and travel for 1.5 to 2 years.

this.

you can get way better as travelling "jobs" than scrubing toilets.
 
they dont mind doing the dirty work. seems like they are enjoy themselves. see no prob with it.
 
:lol: These headlines + people that don't read the stories

"Even though we probably have more greys than when we started, dirt under our nails despite long showers, and cheap snack food as a main form of nutrition, this crazy lifestyle allows us to enjoy the freedom of exploring rich Swedish forests, never-ending Nordic fjords, Italian cobbled alleyways, and cosmopolitan cities," she wrote.

"There's nothing quite like swopping million rand advertising budgets for toilet scrubbing to teach you about humility, life and the importance of living each day as if it were your last."

-

They're still traveling and living it up. This isn't a story of reckless money spending forcing them to go back home and live as bums.
 
 
"So far, I think we've tallied 135 toilets scrubbed, 250 kilos of cow dung spread, 2 tons of rocks shovelled, 60 metres of pathway laid, 57 beds made, and I cannot even remember how many wine glasses we've polished," 

http://www.cbc.ca/news/trending/cou...e-world-now-broke-scrubbing-toilets-1.3211621
Story says they're still having a good time tho. It also says they're doing that stuff as volunteer work in exchange for free food and accommodations. 

Did you read the story?
 
Back
Top Bottom