How to Live Without Money or Without a Job? 

Many people are slaves to their jobs and desperately seek the freedom to live the life they always envisioned. Nowadays, a significant portion of people all over the world do not depend on a conventional job and live without money.

The good news? There is a surprisingly large congregation of people in the country that are capable of living without money or a job in 2020. Where do these places exist? You may be surprised to discover that you don’t have to relocate to remote Africa to have this type of existence.

There are many who were born in a civilized society and refused to use finances for some reason. Hippies, exotic tourists, freegans, representatives of certain religious communities, and just experimenters… they all found a way to be happy without money. 

Breaking Free & Living on Your Own Terms

So, how to live without a job? People with empty pockets, no place to live, and zero prospects may come across as desperate yet in this type of situation it’s important to understand just how free you can live if you are willing to break free from conventional norms and have less reliance on everyday objects.

For example, joining a monastery is a fulfilling way to live an alternative lifestyle, one in which you don’t receive money yet food and shelter for your hard work. A person that lives at a monastery provides a service in exchange for food and housing.

Workers at a monastery do tasks like weed a garden, take care of livestock or poultry, or clean the premises to help keep the place in working order. It might sound like a radical way to live yet you would be surprised at how many claim it is one of the best decisions they ever made.

While you generally need your personal views to align with the cause of the alternative form of living, there are many places that are willing to accept people down on their luck if you are willing to open your mind.

For example, the Hare Krishnas host people who are in a difficult situation and looking for ways to survive without money. A bed and vegetarian food is all you need for survival. Residents of a commune setting provide something to get something – it’s that simple.

Additionally, you can make lifelong friendships and indulge in intimate and informative conversations that go deeper than your standard ‘Hello’ in the cities. It’s truly amazing to see how accepting certain communities are of outsiders once they open their heart.

How to travel without money?

In previous generations, travelers hitched rides on freight trains to venture across the country. Sadly, many of these methods of transportation are tightly regulated which makes it nearly impossible to get a free ride.

On the other hand, hitchhiking is not nearly as popular as in previous generations yet still represents an acceptable form of free travel. It’s important to remember that safety is of the utmost importance.

Traveling on highways can grant you free rides but you need to exercise caution. If possible, travel with a partner to stay safe. In general, traveling with someone of the opposite sex goes a long way to foster confidence between the driver and traveler(s).

Women, as a rule, cause more confidence among drivers, so they are more willing to pick a man and a woman rather than, for example, two men.

As another rule of thumb, most hitchhikers prefer to get rides for shorter distances compared to hours of travel. For starters, you inconvenience the driver and his or her generosity less as well as maintain your safety at all times.

Lastly, it is also wise to carry some form of protection. A hitchhiker should have a cellphone to call someone if things get suspicious. Packing pepper spray in a bag isn’t the worst idea yet you should never carry any type of lethal weapon like a gun or knife.

How to have fun without money?

Traveling on the road and living without money provides many different opportunities. However, during your pursuit for housing, work, and food you shouldn’t abandon the thought of entertainment.

Fortunately, there are many types of cheap or free entertainment that we often overlook in a society overflooded with products. For example, taking a walk in a newly discovered place is one of the best forms of entertainment.

There are many other ways to entertain yourself for free. When you are on the road, you’ll be surprised to see how many strangers are willing to strike up an interesting conversation. Learning about other people and their story is a great way to have fun. You might make a new friend in the process!

How to live a simple life without money?

In general, the way you treat other people comes back around full circle. If you are willing to work hard, show respect, and be thankful for what you got it is entirely possible to go through life without a traditional job and money.

Living an alternative lifestyle may awaken dormant creativity abilities or inspire you to do something to help out others! However, you might never be motivated to create change in the world if it wasn’t for your time on the road.

Don’t be afraid to reach out and connect with people while also protecting your personal safety at the same time. There are many people in life that are willing to help someone out down on their luck once you are willing to reach out for assistance.