• LuigiMaoFrance@lemmy.ml
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    2 days ago

    I always try and do my own repairs. Coffee machine, bicycle, electronics, anything that I’m capable of doing myself without risking catastrophe/death (I stay away from plumbing and electrical repairs mostly). If I can find a way to save money (cut my own hair, home gym instead of gym membership) I try and pursue that so I need to spend less time slaving away for my employer.

    I wish I could do major repairs at home too, but I’m forced to rent so not legally allowed to.

    • mystic-macaroni@lemmy.mlOP
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      3 days ago

      I left it open ended so you could choose how to answer or how specifically. I guess I should have added more of a prompt. For me I was thinking independence from big tech or consumer culture.

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    3 days ago

    I don’t have independence, I have a wife instead. Could I be independent of her? Sure, but we really would rather that not be needed.

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    3 days ago

    I live in a trailer and travel. I’m starting to look into work camping and am gonna try and sustain a vagabond lifestyle for as long as possible.

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    3 days ago

    I’ve been independent since 18. I don’t maintain my independence… it’s never been an option for me to be a dependent on anyone else.