Comments on: How Michael Saved $14K in Six Months Making $9 Per Hour

By: Syndell

Syndell — Sat, 02 Nov 2019 11:17:58 +0000

The title is such click bait. Of course we have to read the entire thing to see he DIDN’T save 15k on 9 an hour: he saved it on 9 an hr for 40 hours and 13.50 an hour for an additional 20 hours more each week.

I wish writers wouldn’t do click bait. I learned nothing but “work yourself to the bone” and “hope your boss even let’s you work 5 min past clock out time much less 20 hours overtime”

Of course our traveler is very young. He could easily work 60 hrs a week. I’m 46 and exhausted and make $10 an hour doing quality assurance at a factory, and there’s no traveling (or retirement. What’s that?!) in my future. Too late for me to get any good paying career AND move up the ladder AND save enough to retire. My life is set in stone and maybe I’ll see ya when I’m 92 greeting you at Walmart. The youth need to be financially secure by age 32 so they can retire in their 40s.

By: Bina

Bina — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 15:43:46 +0000

Good for you Michael, I’d love to see a follow up post about where you are now!

This post kind of puts me to shame a little bit, it makes me realise how much more I could save if I wanted to. Yes I live in London, one of the most expensive cities in the world but I’m on a decent wage and could certainly make more of a dent in my savings.

One of the issues for me is that I’m 31 and have been travelling (long term) once before, so now am being scolded for considering using my savings for travel rather than buying a house. I do wonder how long term travellers balance future security (house, pension etc) with spending on travel.

By: Bob

Bob — Wed, 04 Jan 2017 03:46:13 +0000

I’m into 2 years travelling. Considering finding a job for a while to settle as I’m travel weary. I think $15k-20k is the sweetspot for reasonable basic comfy standard travel. It’s a lot less than my expenses back home ironically. I’ve seen super frugal travellers around the 10k mark maybe less. But those guys like hardy experiences, sleeping outside on the street if need be, 1 or 2 meals a day sometimes, stealing, scamming or talking your way into low cost or free stuff all the time, or being really disciplined with what they buy like always self cooking and no drinking smoking at all, or finding work or continuously volunteering while they travel. It’s doable.

By: Erin

Erin — Tue, 11 Oct 2016 19:55:20 +0000

Love this post so much! It’s inspiring to hear as a college senior that is looking to go on a post-graduation trip!

By: Hassan

Hassan — Thu, 25 Aug 2016 16:50:43 +0000

14,000 / 6 = $2333 a month.
65 hours at $9 dollar equals = $2340.

I knew there was something wrong with this story by just looking at it.
Either you saved a hundred percent of your income and you have no bills or the math is off.

By: Inukie

Inukie — Wed, 11 May 2016 21:54:20 +0000

Came by and wanted to point out, he\’s like, a really great employee. Someone willing to work is a hot commodity for a minimum wage job. While 60+ is extreme, I have no problem believing he managed it. It would be harder for someone offically working full time, but part time there are all kinds of ways to wiggle out of paying time and a half, I only really got it if I worked 10 hours in a day. Overtime by too many hours in a week was calculated by if it was over 80 in the 2 week pay period, which was much harder to reach.
If you wanted to do this, retail in the christmas rush, hospitality and food stuff in various summer high times are great ways to make money without requiring a degree. Its quicker paced doing seasonal work so its good fun and great money.

By: Diana

Diana — Tue, 19 Apr 2016 00:44:34 +0000

In reply to Addam. Hi Addam, We will be in Warsaw on a stopover for 7 hours Sept 29th. I can't wait! Any suggestions?

By: Emma

Emma — Mon, 21 Mar 2016 15:30:04 +0000

This is so cool! What determination, really inspiring 🙂

By: Ellen Templar

Ellen Templar — Sun, 17 Jan 2016 20:25:11 +0000

This young man is so very admirable! With so many young people lost in drugs, gangs and crime these days, he is an inspiration to his generation. Everyone should take heed of his dedication to a goal, the self-discipline involved and the follow-through. Not everyone actually follows through especially with such a major venture. Michael: If ever you wish to travel to, in and around Oregon I can provide you with free lodging. Just contact me through the website by using the comment feature! All happy and safe travels to you!

By: Brock

Brock — Tue, 17 Nov 2015 04:09:57 +0000

Wicked. Yet another story that shakes the current belief-system of ” only the wealthy can travel…”

Great job 🙂