Living In My Car Making $1000/Week Delivering Food - DoorDash, Uber Eats, Grubhub 🚙💁🏼‍♀️💰

[@ItsNmarie]

Oh my goodness!! I can't believe I'm just now seeing this!! I've been subscribed to you for awhile. I'm the nice lady that tipped you the $10 and Squirt in Novi😍🤗 It was really hot that day and I remember you telling me that I was sweet. Wow, such a sweet surprise tonight! Thanks for the Shoutout!! I'm so glad you're doing great and living your best life!! You're definitely inspiring girl, I pray I can live financially free like you one day. Take care love! -Nadia♥️

[@hiimadrienne]

Too cool ❤🎉

[@jambreakfast4341]

Novi got the big bucks.

[@TheCSIguy]

Nice of you by tipping ❤ you have a good heart.

[@WolvesKingdomMerch]

That's awesome

[@hbennett5640]

You're sweet Nadia❤

[@genakoch4049]

I also live in my car and do deliveries. The pandemic made me have to reinvent myself in creative ways.

[@ChristineMeachum]

That’s amazing that you were able to roll with the punches and be creative! 👏🏻

[@vipveryimportantplayer3371]

I don't get how you do that, last time I tried to sleep in my car I couldn't get any good sleep, sure it wasn't too cold since it was summer but it was quite chilly in the morning and I didn't get the good sleep I was hoping for

[@JonathanBaileyn2u]

Same here 🙌

[@The_Mysterious_Saiyan]

Ya'll lucky to have that option of living on your car. I can't because my parents are still alive and basically they live under me. I don't want them to die or anything bad, but If I were on my own, I would totally live in my car.

[@edgar.n]

@@The_Mysterious_Saiyan I know what you mean bro! But it's a good thing you're taking care of your parents. Remember they made life choices for our benefit.

[@user-zs2mf9lb9b]

I agree completely. Gig work doesn't pay a lot but it beats office work ANY DAY! I've made a ton of money as an Operation Manager and hated my life. Always angry and close to a heat attack with a looming divorce. Dumped the high paying job and have never been happier!

[@ChristineMeachum]

That's great that you had the courage to pursue happiness! Congrats! 👏🏻

[@Nick210]

Same. Worked as a Senior Manager for 13 years and hated every second. Recently bought our dream house and really needed some extra cash and started doing food delivery for dinner shifts and I’ve never been happier.

[@hazztv6317]

Bra aide you are freee and that is what is all about. Not dealing with bosses who always think they right and stinky attitude.

[@kym1988]

I was an Executive Assistant and I loathed that job. Worked that for 20 years. Quit after my mom died in 2020. Lived a year on savings then started doing gig work full time. It’s been tough and I’ve put in apps to go back into Admin work but I can never show up for the interview! This just confirmed why I can’t do that work again. My freedom is much more important!

[@j.khuster2024]

I admire your courage... both of you. 👋 Someday I might get the courage to try the same!!😊

[@WoodRanger138]

Started Living Your way when I was about Your age. Now I'm 64 and still Living this way. Once You get a taste of Freedom... I'm watching this by my cubic mini woodstove in my mini van snowed in up here in Ontario Canada. You ARE an Absolute Delight. Continue to Enjoy Each Moment

[@ChristineMeachum]

I'm glad to hear this lifestyle has been enjoyable and sustainable for you! You definitely sound like a pro if you are doing van life in Canada in the winter! Best wishes to you! 😃

[@juliadixon8465]

Love your comment and ethos

[@jc10907Sealy]

I love that you got a cold pop and a $10 tip from nice lady!

[@cathyjay2569]

I just discovered your channel. I’m a 63 yo grandmother living with my little dog, so I watch a lot of KZbin.😂You, my dear, are a breath of fresh air! I hope your channel gets 100K subs and you become a household name! You are ADORABLE!!❤️TN Nana

[@ChristineMeachum]

Aww that is heartwarming! Thank you for your sweet words!!! 😃🙏🏼

[@tbh_thebrand]

I love how it doesn’t take much to make you happy.. you seem really consistent and still are making the best of it all thats living

[@ChristineMeachum]

Thank you for the positive comment! 😃🙏🏼

[@udrinkit]

@@ChristineMeachum I made a great living but gas and food prices crushed my market. Car Lease didn't help either. Looked forward to getting out there. Fun. Met great people overall. Just know your red flags. Few and far between but don't get complacent. I miss the late night coffee and daily energy drinks lol. Saw some crazy stuff. Will be back at some point. Anyways, go make money...

[@ChristineMeachum]

@@udrinkit There are definitely pros and cons! I try to not get complacent and stay on my toes. It is mostly fun though! I hope it works out for you to do it again someday if that's what you want :) Thanks for watching!

[@leek6068]

I literally scrolled down to say the same thiung. Its so encouraging. You seem so lovely. How do you navigate your social life? this is my first video of yours so perhaps ill learn more as i watch your videos, but just wondering how you deal with spending most of the time by yourself? How do you have balance? Thanks!

[@ChristineMeachum]

@@leek6068 I tried living on the road full time but I missed my family too much. I am now working on a balance between traveling and spending time with them. Thank you for watching and commenting! :)

[@alexmaclean1]

At first I was thinking "there is no was I could handle the stress of not knowing where I was showering and pooping" lol but then I realized you trade those stresses to get rid of all the stresses regarding paying for a home vs all that bs. Seems like an excellent life for a single person.

[@ChristineMeachum]

There are definitely pros and cons to everything, right?! 😆 Thanks for watching! 😃🙏🏼

[@katarzynaxx563]

The most important is that you don’t have a stress with your boss and the job.

[@ajb3744]

This woman made more than me in a week working the same hours and I have even less expenses. I suddenly wanna just live in my car and do just eat orders

[@About2Rain]

She just made more money in a week than I do, and I work 2 jobs!

[@stephenfiore9960]

…Fedral, state & local tax paperwork seems like a nightmare. Add to that you owe SSI & Medicare taxes

[@juliepark4717]

Thanks for the Excel spreadsheet! Love how you broke everything down. You have the best attitude of anyone living in a tiny space! God bless!

[@ChristineMeachum]

I appreciate the kind words! 😃🙏🏼

[@jeffe1766]

This was actually really informative, ive been curious if you could actually make a bit of living off the delivery services. My goal is to get to a point where I don't need to chase the higher paying gigs and can get back to living off less. Was a much more enjoyable life style. So congrats on being able to make that step towards a better life for yourself! Glad to see you're doing well, keep up the great work with your videos!!!

[@ChristineMeachum]

It’s awesome that you are aware of what you want for a lifestyle and have a goal to create that! 👏🏻

[@joshdomsky]

This is the first video I've watched from you, and I love how organized and calculated you are with your income and expenses. And I'm totally with you on the fact of its so much nicer to live the way you want making a decent income instead of living your life stuck in some office job, or crappy 9 to 5 just to make a higher income . Anyway, I loved this video, you are an exceptional person!!

[@soilgrasswaterair]

14:48 For safety so the stuff doesn’t get handed off to the wrong person, allow them to say their name first, so you know it’s a match (now when you ask to confirm their name you have said first, they only have to say ”yes” and you can’t be 100 % sure it’s really the right person). Same when people take cabs, allow them to say their name so it’s not the wrong person driving off with you! Stay safe out there❤

[@bhvgcfx459]

in Lisbon Uber Eats made me give a code to the driver to make sure it was me. I think that can be a good idea

[@Elysian40772]

I've had that happen before where someone was sitting outside an office building but they were waiting for a different order. I never made a $1000 a week working in an office job, so you're doing great!

[@davidbourne8267]

Didn't watch the vid but America has become a real shit hole if this is what people have to do to get ahead. It's sad.

[@gazzam3172]

shut up@@davidbourne8267

[@CTChipmunk]

"say my name."

[@SirWilliam4479]

I really enjoyed watching you go through your week. I find it amazing that you can make $1,000/week delivering food orders! I also find it amazing that you keep such awesome records of the hours you work, and all of your overhead. This is the first of your videos that I have watched...but it won't be the last. Wishing you all the best!

[@ChristineMeachum]

Awesome! 🤩 Thank you so much Norma and welcome! 😃🙏🏼

[@beekind6267]

Yes! I agree. New subbie! ❤

[@Lovedance5678]

Yeah but really it's half of that that is yours because of taxes, then deduct gas money, and don't forget about wear and tear on the car. In the long run it's definitely not worth it, but definitely helps if you are in a bind for quick money.

[@Maledis87]

​@@Lovedance5678yeah it's a good short-term or side hustle. My wife does it while I work full time and I hope to break even at the very least. We're trying to stay below the 22 percent tax bracket. Also, it's not a consistent 1000 dollars unless you literally work 60 to 70 hours a week, at least In our area.

[@jessicasolis5208]

Where u using all three doordash,ubereats grubhub? Or was it just doordash?

[@cynnx7500]

I used to do this kind of lifestyle back in 2019 and a little bit of 2020. It was one of the best times in my life to be honest. Although I didn't do any deliveries, I had just worked a lot and saved up so I could do this for a full year without worrying about expenses. Seeing you do this, brought back so much good memories. I want to do it all over gain, I just recently subscribed and can't wait to see more of your videos.

[@natashal8437]

I did the same thing earlier this year, working full time for Grubhub, Doordash, Uber Eats, and Instacart and living in my car. It's so crazy how so many more people are doing this now. I live in southern California, and with those stats that you have, especially with the active time... if you were out here, you'd be making so much money off of just prop 22, on top of your actual earnings. I could pull $200 a day on average and anywhere from $200-$300 additional per week on just prop 22. Plus, you could earn the healthcare rebate, which is about $1200 additional per quarter if you average about 30 active hours per week. The only downside to that is that you'd have to really focus on just using one or 2 apps max primarily if you want to actually build up to 30 active hours a week.

[@ChristineMeachum]

Wow! It sounds like you really have the system down! I wish California wasn’t so far away 😆 Thank you for the detailed information! Best of luck with your work and travels! 😃

[@rashaudsimmons44]

Whats prop 22?

[@SC-gp7kt]

What is prop 22? I'm on Michigan also thinking of doing this.

[@ittybittykittyrescue4843]

Ty for sharing this info. I am originally from Cali. we currently live on the coast of MS & we have to actively work 7-9.5 hrs just to make $175 in one day. I took on additional apps & waitlisted for GH, Spark & DD. I am not homeless & do own my own home but wouldn’t have a problem living out of my car. My husband on the other hand probably wouldn’t like it at all. I’ve done it before when I was in my 20’s so not a big deal. My husband was just diagnosed with early onset dementia so he can no longer drive or work so we drive together. There is so much we want to do before he progresses to his final stage so traveling to CA. is something to consider now. I will def look into the Prop 22 bcz until now I haven’t heard about it. Thanks again. Good luck to you.

[@cerebrumexcrement]

@@SC-gp7kt prop 22 just recognizes gig workers as independent contractors. california has an older law that defaulted them to regular wage employees which caused a lot of confusion.

[@alisinwanderland]

Wow, this was really interesting and quite educational. Thank you for sharing such a detailed breakdown of your week. This gives me hope when the day comes that I am brave enough to substitute my 9-5 job for the freedom of the road, I will be better informed. Your video was full of really helpful tips (and even a few products I saw that I would like to add to my vehicle). Thanks again and continued success to you.

[@ChristineMeachum]

Thank you for the positive comment! Keep trying to make your dreams work! It took me many years but I'm so glad I didn't give up! Thank you for watching! 😃🙏🏼

[@detoxlady6777]

I love your videos. I’m a super burned out nurse. I was feeling so lonely tonight then I saw your video and this made me happy.

[@ChristineMeachum]

Awww that warms my heart! I used to watch travel videos when I was burned out from my past jobs too. I hope you find some balance soon! Best wishes to you!!! 💫

[@youcanknowanything8489]

Be encouraged. the world needs great nurses. The fact that u are burned out....is because u care. I pray that you will get the care and support you need for yourself...for your own needs are just as important as the patients'.

[@hbennett5640]

​@@youcanknowanything8489Lovely comment❤

[@m.l.e.8956]

Check out Solar Camper Car. He’s also a nurse 👍🏻💯

[@harriethtw]

We appreciate your job, nurse. Air hug!!

[@janetrhodes2934]

You're so cute and witty! It's wonderful to see how happy you are, living in your car. I'm 64, have NO retirement savings, and might live in my car until I can save money for a small RV. Gotta figure out AC/heat.

[@ChristineMeachum]

Thanks for watching Janet! Best wishes for whatever you figure out! 😃

[@JacindaH]

On your next car you should consider a Subaru. We've owned a dealership for 20 years and my husband's an ASE certified mechanic. We sell mostly Subarus because they are bullet proof. The biggest expense is usually a head gasket but even that's usually a one off and they'll go to over 400k miles. My 98 has 350, one head gasket replacement and it still runs so well we can't bring ourselves to let it go. Hope this helps.

[@ChristineMeachum]

I don't know a lot about Subaru so thank you for the info! I will try to keep this in mind on my next purchase 😃

[@kd3nal72]

Funny I'd say to stay away from Subarus from owners i talked to its just problem after problem

[@TexasGirl1633]

⁠​⁠@@kd3nal72The biggest lemon of my life was the Subaru Outback…..burned so much oil! Bought brand new and was fully loaded.

[@itsrob2321]

I like that you’re realistic with your expenses. A lot of people ignore that get themselves in a bind. Save your money! It could go to a house or a car or whatever makes sense to your goals. I don’t think anyone regrets saving for the future. Best wishes to you!

[@ChristineMeachum]

I am a big saver so I totally agree! 🤑 Thanks for watching! 😃🙏🏼

[@PurpleGoddess24]

Im in tears becuz she is brutally honest. in the fastfood bathroom she brushes her teeth ..I am lovin this chick. real s love

[@newbritainpauly4841]

Christine reminds me so much of myself, I'm a guy living in my car in Connecticut doordashing just like her , the part where she's working out in the gym reminds me of me too cuz I exercise every morning at my gym plus living in the car it's a great place to shower every morning sometimes living in my car can feel really depressing , then some other days I feel free and adventurous that I live in my car, only somebody that's going through what I'm going through could understand , wish I had a chance to meet her she seems really awesome and would probably really understand what I'm going through...

[@ChristineMeachum]

Hi Pauly 👋🏼 You are so right about the ups and downs of vehicle living. There are many pros and cons. For me, the pros far outweigh the cons but that's not going to be true for everyone. We just have to focus on the positives, right? 😃 I'm glad you are exercising everyday. That really helps me stay feeling good in so many ways. I wish you all the best on your journey and thank you for watching! 🙏🏼

[@ninjabeds7474]

Yes I totally understand your perspective. I am currently not, but I did live in my car for about 4 months. Some days it can been very fulfilling, other it can be depressing. It definitely forced me to be more hyper aware of my surroundings, but I learned a lot

[@Chiyloko]

❤❤❤

[@repentjesusiscomingsoon1529]

@@ChristineMeachum But how do you get the job? Don't you have to live in the area and have an address to put on the application, or what?? And references?? How do you do it?

[@chunkymonkeyed]

@@repentjesusiscomingsoon1529: Google “How to get a job with DoorDash.”

[@captainandrewcrabtree6535]

The Squirt for a tip is almost better than the 10 spot... underrated drink choice for sure! Be careful warming food like you did, you basically had the food in what food safety rules call the "danger zone". This is the temperatures where bacteria thrives and grows on/in food. Awesome video! Livin the life! 🤙🦀🌴

[@ChristineMeachum]

Ruby Red Squirt is the best pop! In retrospect, I should have said a "don't do as I do" disclaimer on pushing the food safety rules. I will be more careful going forward! Thank you for watching! 🙏🏼

[@lstevie7]

I thought the same thing. Especially since it has chicken. Be careful. How about a convenience store microwave?

[@A.B.Shepherd]

I had no idea you could make that kind of money just making food deliveries. What a great way to make that kind of money for very little work. I wish I had your head on my shoulders when I was in my early 20s. You're a very smart cookie.

[@jbraman1028]

i don't know why exactly but I really enjoy dashing -- I've done it both when I absolutely needed the money to simply survive and still now when it is completely inconsequential to my life I still go out at least 2-3x a week. For one, it is a great way for me to get into a mental zone and process things (work/family/parenting/etc.) while staying productive/active. In my current area I average 25$/H+ fairly easily and so I basically get an extra 1K for some mandatory "me" time throughout each month. interestingly, it is one of the spaces in my life where I get reminded often just how many good humans are on this planet and that is great for anyone's mental health and well being. all the best to you!

[@ChristineMeachum]

I also love that I can have solid thinking time while being productive! I'm very grateful for this simple fun line of work! Good luck to you out there! Thanks for watching and commenting! 😃🙏🏼

[@martywortman3215]

Awesome video Christine. I just started 3 weeks ago doing DoorDash and spark. I am retired from my 40 hr a week job for over 40 years working. Got a decent social security coming in and started doing this. I really enjoy it and like the extra money 💰 anyway I think your channel is awesome and you are fun to watch and travel around and live like that. Thanks Marty

[@ChristineMeachum]

Thanks for watching Marty! It sounds like you are doing retirement right 😎

[@thewonderingbuddhist6123]

If you're retired and getting money you should probably leave this job to people who actually need to make money at this job to live and survive that doesn't get a pay check

[@thewonderingbuddhist6123]

Plenty of volunteer work needed at animal shelter

[@brianasamuels]

@@thewonderingbuddhist6123 Brain damage, Survivor?

[@alisonf6478]

@@thewonderingbuddhist6123if you are really a Buddhist I’d examine your response. ❤

[@nomaderic]

Wow we live very similar lives. I've been traveling the country now for 3 years doing doordash and such. Originally from texas and have been all over these past few years. I mainly stick to the western US because it's much easier to live the life we live, more money, easier places to sleep, etc. Just finished a 1200 dollar doordash week here in the denver area. Be safe and good luck out there!

[@ChristineMeachum]

Wow! $1200 is awesome! 👏🏻 I think it's great that you have tried different places and found an area that feels right for you. I hope everything continues to go great for you! Thanks for watching! 😃

[@Regularguylive]

How many hours did you put in to get $1200 in 7 days?

[@nomaderic]

@Skinny galaxy like 8 to 9 hours a day mostly. Averaged out I probably make a little over 20 an hr. Usually start at like 11am or a little later and finish close to 8. I take alot of breaks during that time as well

[@hempwick8203]

Try doing Instacart at open time of Costco basically anywhere in the US. I have traveled with Instacart and even though some places don't tip as well, Denver is actually the most popular city for Instacart. Anyways you can get $50-$100 orders basically every morning at 9/10am, sometimes you can get a few per day from the same Costco. Also health food stores like Natural Grocers or New Seasons(Oregon) can give you $50+ tips.

[@nomaderic]

@Hemp Wick thanks. I been meaning to expand, I am with grubhub as well but unfortunately I cant switch areas with grubhub. I didn't know I could switch areas freely with instacart. Will definitely look into signing up. I love the denver market it's my favorite market to deliver in.

[@DiasFrugalLife]

I Doordash and I’m super picky too. I try to get $2+ a mile. It works for me but I have a low acceptance score but I need to make it worth my time. 😊 👍

[@ChristineMeachum]

You are totally right! Often you have to sacrifice the acceptance rate but it’s worth it! Thanks for watching 😊

[@WhaddupImJohn]

I have a 6% acceptance rate 😂

[@ChristineMeachum]

@@WhaddupImJohn Mine has been as low as 0% 😆

[@Sequenceinspections]

With Uber Eats you can decline fifty orders if you want to wait for a good one. I don't bother with Doordash.

[@jivory6131]

I never cared about acceptance rate and get great offers

[@alvinalexander9868]

I love your video & what you're doing with your life at this time! I can relate 100% to what you're doing, since out of necessity I lived in my car for nearly 6 months, until I was able to get an apartment. Since July of this year, I've been doing the Doordash thing. I enjoy the freedom of Doordashing & the pay isn't bad since It's working for me. As a former employee with a 9 to 5 1040 job, it was so confining that it was affecting my health, mentally & physically. So, I had to leave it. Being that I'm an artist (musician/songwriter), I needed flexibility. Doordashing gives me the freedom & flexibility I needed. Kudos to you Christine!

[@ChristineMeachum]

Kudos to you as well! It takes courage to leave a 9-5 in pursuit of more health and happiness! 👏🏻

[@alvinalexander9868]

@@ChristineMeachum Thanks Christine. It takes lots of courage to live in your suv traveling & Doordashing. You really make it look like fun as well!

[@rosebud4525]

I loved your video and how u added a nature aspect almost everyday. U looked pretty & well kept for living in your car. You inspired me to keep better track of my expenses, eating healthy & enjoying the outdoors while working.

[@ChristineMeachum]

Oh I love to hear that! 😍 Thanks for watching and commenting! 😃🙏🏼

[@cianna722]

Thank you so much for this fun video. I appreciate your camera angles, all the fun things that you showed us, the financial side, and your positive attitude. I completely agree about office work versus living the way that you want to. ❤️💯

[@ChristineMeachum]

Thank you for the positive feedback! I appreciate you watching and commenting 😃🙏

[@edbaranowski1958]

I'm so glad I found your KZbin channel. I'm relatively new to door dash and I have also had some experience with living in a vehicle so you are interesting on a couple levels. Your sense of humor is great. Your videography and editing is very good as well. I'm definitely subscribed. I'm 64, retired and don't need to make tons on KZbin as I get social security, but getting out and about, meeting cool people and making a few extra sheckles is never a bad thing. Peace!!

[@ChristineMeachum]

Thank you Ed! It is a lot of work so your kind words are appreciated 🙏 I’m glad you found a way to have fun and make money in retirement! Enjoying what you do is so important 😎

[@notthejenfrombackthen679]

You are SO freakin' funny and friendly! I immediately subbed, when I got a taste of your personality and the fact that you're living in your car! So, yay! Thank you for leading the way for the rest of us, 'cuz we're all startin' to get more into van/car life to save some REAL money!

[@ChristineMeachum]

Thank you so much for the positive comment!!! 😃

[@blossombolton9829]

What does subbed mean?

[@notthejenfrombackthen679]

@@blossombolton9829 Lol...subscribed.😁

[@ChristineMeachum]

@@blossombolton9829 "Subscribed"

[@kathleenbarrow3373]

@@blossombolton9829 You Subscribe to her Channel to follow her links and shares.

[@ancientmb23]

You're awesome! I'm just starting to re-invent myself and don't know what's next. I've always done a full time salaried work, been too scared to try something like this. I think I could do this as a side hustle for sure while I figure out my next steps. I also loved how you broke down the taxes and milage on your car, very realistic. Anyone with a car can do this work!

[@ChristineMeachum]

Hi Rosalie! 👋🏼 I had to take baby steps to reinvent myself as well. It took years but I'm so thankful I didn't give up! Best wishes to you! 😃

[@ancientmb23]

@@ChristineMeachum thanks!

[@betsyclarke185]

Can you do a video on the baby steps you took? You give me hope that I can make my dreams a reality!

[@IfSixWasNinePlusNine]

Love the spreadsheet!!! So many drivers don't take into account the cost of wear and tear on their car. Well done!

[@kanita0958]

Omg! I live in San Diego and can relate to spending time at the beach then working. I agree with living your life outside of a 9-5 pm inside a cold and boring building. Ironically I make almost the same as my last job that paid me $32 dlls per hr 😂 so I don’t miss the corporate world at all! Loved the video! 👏🙌👍🥰

[@ChristineMeachum]

That’s amazing that you had the courage to make a change and it worked out for you!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@addicted367]

That's awesome. I'm from SD too and seriously thinking about doing this. The only thing is I'm really bad with directions 😩

[@xXJeReMiAhXx99]

@@addicted367 its all gps guided, you just have to watch out for when the map pin is wrong.

[@ChristineMeachum]

@@addicted367 Haha directions is a skill that can be improved with practice though! Don't let that stop you from pursuing something you want to do :)

[@mrfixit8776]

Plus we get Prop 22 in CA and I use that on Gas... :)

[@emperorfloch]

I like how you just vibe and chill by yourself while having a good time 🙂

[@ChristineMeachum]

Thank you 😃🙏🏼 I appreciate you watching!

[@zzzzz77771]

Your diet is absolute perfection. You dont eat too much salad and not enough meats and fats, but you dont eat too much meats and fats either, you also treat yourself on occasion. You must be very, very healthy. You look it!

[@ponchoslappatv5358]

Its so nice to see you living your best life not letting landlords own you like a piece of property and you get to see the beauty city 😇 its really a blessing

[@W3Slots]

Also, the part you talked about with you looking at the high rise remembering what it was like being stuck in an office is on point. My partner is a truck driver & I have been blessed to leave my dead end job of 15 years to live LIFE for once. So I know the feeling 🎉🎉🎉❤

[@Cykrypt]

i own a condo, its nice and quiet but ive live here for 5 years and i dont want to waste my youth anymore, i want to go out and explore while i can. , im about to start traveling the country for a few years and live out of my car, thank you for ur channel and all the youtubers who do this u guys really help pave the way, seeing other people be able to do it really helps mentally. safe travels!

[@ChristineMeachum]

I’m glad you have a plan to follow what feels right for you. That takes courage and self-awareness so it’s awesome that you have those qualities. Best of luck to you! Thanks for watching! 😊🙏

[@wickedbunny2020]

How exciting 😊 I am a full time RVer, it’s almost been a year now and I’m happier

[@ChristineMeachum]

@@wickedbunny2020 That's wonderful! 🤩

[@Alejandro-mv1lh]

What ages are considered youth

[@gongcircle507]

I laughed bcuz I also score all the newly marked down food when insta-ing. And I liked how you show a half second of the shower to prove to the whiners who think one can never shower if one is vehicle dwelling. When I drive trucks I've shot pix of the truck stop showers for that reason as they look just like a hotel shower/bath... Your editing is great.

[@ChristineMeachum]

I've had great luck with gym showers. I've never tried a truck stop shower but I've heard good things! Thanks for watching! 😃🙏🏼

[@maliksealy5153]

I love that you are living life on your own terms & having fun doing it! I hope all is well & my only question is do you plan to stay in the car during the cold winter? I lived in my car for awhile but i would rent weekly rooms on & off during the cold months. CHEERS

[@ChristineMeachum]

My plan is to travel south for the winter and hopefully find ways to car camp in warmer weather 😎 Thanks for watching!

[@SuperCosmicChaos]

I am glad people are making the most of the bad situation most of us are stuck in.

[@Lroselovely88]

I watch so many car living videos and this is the first time I've followed the channel before finishing the video. I really like your humor, priorities, habits and overall lifestyle in this video and I'm excited to follow along!

[@ChristineMeachum]

Thank you so much Leah! I appreciate the kind words! 😃🙏🏼

[@Anotheronefilms]

I agree with being outside vs in some office. Myself I don’t need much to be happy, just being out in nature is so invigorating, refreshing and just puts smile on my face.

[@ChristineMeachum]

The simple things in life are truly the best! 😊 Thanks for watching!

[@ChristineMeachum]

​@@T0RP That's amazing!!! 🤩

[@doug8525]

Good to see you again! I tried a factory job once and it drove me crazy, so I see where you’re coming from. One last thing, I think you’re a lot more comfortable in what you’re doing with your site, you seem more at ease. I appreciate your cheery attitude too. So have fun and take care!

[@ChristineMeachum]

Thank you Doug!!! I appreciate the positive feedback 😊

[@doug8525]

@@ChristineMeachum you’re welcome!

[@Godfearer7]

@@ChristineMeachumI commend you also for a positive demeanor. Also, for not using foul language. May God bless you and protect you!

[@vidguy007]

It’s great your making that much money because gas costs $5 a gallon, a brake job is $1000, an oil change is $50, timing belt $2000, car insurance. . .

[@te9591]

If you have a newer car there is no timing belt.

[@robertwalton1054]

Where do you live where a simple brake job costs $1000? I'll do it myself for a couple hundred and that's only because parts cost $130

[@hannathehappynomad]

​@@robertwalton1054in Chicago the cheapest is $1100. I don't think rotors and pads cost 130. That's for 4 of them

[@marcushennings9513]

Not everyone can do all those car repairs themselves, especially if they live in apartments or places that dont allow it. Get a CDL and save all the wear on your pov because once everyone catches wind and piles on, these areas will become oversaturturated, and the tips will come to a trickle.

[@robertwalton1054]

@marcushennings9513 Then take it to a friend's house. There's no reason to pay $1000 for a simple brake job! And these apps have been around at least 10 years and everybody doesn't want to do that. There's always lazy people who don't want to leave their homes to get food or get supplies or whatever

[@l.g.4451]

This video was a pleasure to watch. You are so uplifting and positive. Our son does this on weekends and you gave me an up-close look at how it's done. Glad you get to live as you choose and you are happy. Great life choice!

[@ChristineMeachum]

That is awesome! Thanks for watching and commenting! 😃🙏🏼

[@LinnLinnok-fe5tq]

$1800/month after expenses, leaving $300 for spending cash, so $1500 per month saved can make a great retirement account if you simply put the money into a self employed IRA each month. Seems like a pretty fun way to build a retirement to me.

[@jaderbarros4006]

Well, I don't live in a car and don't work delivering food but this video was so inspiring for me. Seeing you do your exercicies, enjoy your city, working like everybody else and smiling was such a nice exemple of how people can live and enjoy life even if its not that awesome and luxous life. Well done, Christine. Cheers from Brazil, you're sure looks like a brazilian like us, happy people.

[@marcduclos5732]

Your creativity and your “thinking outside the box” is so great!! You are awesome and amazing!

[@ChristineMeachum]

Thank you for the kind words Marc! 🙏🙏

[@LostInSouthTx]

I love your style your vibe your energy wtv you want to call it i’m definitely going to live more when i’m out doing delivers thank you so much this part of the video really just made me think 17:52 💕

[@ChristineMeachum]

Love that!

[@GRUBB-MUDD]

Just watched yur $$$$ video and was this not monotiz3d, this should have paid about 3 grand alone

[@JustJenRx]

Hey girl loved watching this video. I hear delivering medical supplies pays a lot more

[@joancox3553]

Terrific job Christine. I don’t think I could do it, but I give you all the credit in the world. God bless you 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻

[@ChristineMeachum]

Thank you Joan! 😃🙏🏼

[@cbsdaigle]

Great video! Love how you actually take everything about your car into consideration, current and potential future. Can't be successful if you don't know your numbers. Well done!!

[@ChristineMeachum]

I do love a good spreadsheet! 🤓 Thanks for watching!

[@vegan3650]

i could jabber on all day (been doing this since early 2017) but to make it short, not sure where you get the 12 percent. my 2021 taxes gave me zero taxable income and the *only* thing they wanted money for was employer/employee social security entries. that particular year was amazing in that my lemon car got written off, which i wasn't expecting. i don't take less than 3 a mile usually and if i drive over 50 miles i'm an even bigger raving lunatic. i hate driving although there were years i did do 50-100 miles a day. rarely 100 though. but my under market whopping 2k rent kills me any way i go.

[@rylordrylord7347]

Good experience to have I think we all need to experience things of this nature ( getting out our comfortable beds etc ) and also feel how homeless people feel and live to know how blessed we are and to know that we should help others in need

[@JacindaH]

While my mom heart is beating way too fast for you....this is awesome and shows so much potential for people in a similar situation. Amazing content and an excellent example of options for other's

[@ChristineMeachum]

I really appreciate the support! 😃🙏🏼

[@TBlessed305]

I must say, for the amount of hours worked and the freedom you have is amazing. The money you made isn't bad either. You definitely have a good system in place. I learned a lot.

[@gradualclearing61]

59 year old with my youngest has two years of college. I’ve been doing Uber for three years and I’ll be turning my van into my home on wheel and delivering from state to state. Great video!

[@ChristineMeachum]

That’s awesome! 👏🏻 Best of luck on your travels!!! 😃

[@adiraFEARSHEAVENLYFATHER4EVER]

How do you do state to state do you have to apply there

[@waverider5751]

Is Planet Fitness where you get your showers? That’s all I’m thinking about, where’s that hot soapy water coming from?😊 Looks like I’ll live vicariously through your vlog, I’m 67 in November, and I don’t think there’s a chance I’ll ever be comfortable sleeping in a car again, especially with the humidity in Florida!

[@laralaralara7335]

W😮W the more i read these comments and watched my 100th video... so im pretty sure I'm an armchair expert...I am completely drawn to this concept! Then vehicles are awesome but the people are so tough emotionally and physically! Is there a group, or a platform for all these like mindedly people to gather, leave pics , videos etc? Im sure there is!? Anyway, thankyou for giving a sorta handicapped 51 yr old living w parents due to ❤spending quality time❤, $$$, and they've helped heal me. But this isnt forever. And im odd or different so im having to accept this and decide how i will exsist later. Ive had nightmares about being homeless .. many of the different people and vehicle ideas have honestly, no sh#$ , shows me little signs of excitement, aka hope. So yeah, w😮w &❤tytyty! Pretty amazing people 18:10 !. -The End -

[@chasemoore1281]

Hello, fellow full time delivery app driver but currently stuck at home because I'm currently rebuilding my car nonetheless it cheered me up to watch you doing your job in such a great mood I miss doing it myself severely and will be back to doing it hopefully within the next month or so but all I gotta say to you is make sure your keeping up with that maintenance ma'am especially because it's your home stay safe out there. I might just get a bigger car myself because I've noticed I can go pretty much anywhere in the us and deliver that's kinda the dream. I'm usually doing deliveries in DFW but I was in Colorado recently and turned on doordash/Uber just out of curiosity and I was getting orders.

[@ChristineMeachum]

I'm glad you like delivering so much! I do too! It's so important to enjoy your work! Thanks for watching! 😃🙏🏼

[@simms196]

I really like the way you calculated all the expenses per mile, recognizing that not all of the $1000 was yours but still worthwhile 👍

[@ChristineMeachum]

Thanks for watching! 😃🙏🏼

[@michellehunt9158]

Living your best stress free life girl. I inspired me to do the same. Thank you

[@ChristineMeachum]

Awesome! 🤩 Thank you for sharing! 🙏🏼 Best wishes to you! 😃

[@Kristinapedia]

RETIREMENT, RETIREMENT, RETIREMENT!!! IDK how old you are but I"m 52 and have NOTHING.. I live paycheck to paycheck. I can't afford a car. Roth IRA is supposedly where it's at. No one needs 1800 extra. Put 1000 of that into your retirement. you could be a millionaire by retirement age. You may already have a retirement account from your office job. just please put as much as possible away. Open multiple accounts since you can only put so much away per month. With age comes your heath. medicare only coves 80% and you'll need back u insurance. that's a few hundred per month. you won't be able to live in your car when your 80. you'll want a nice place to live. and if you have kids you don't want the burden of taking care of you on them. that's my biggest fear is my son having to support me when I'm older.

[@louietoltolvlog9699]

You’re a cute lady and living in a car seems not safe. Hopefully you get your more comfortable space than car space. Enjoyed your video

[@thanhhoale3886]

I used to do DoorDash before the Covid-19 hit, I quit. Now I just got a full time job working in the manufacturing. But I am thinking about to do Doordash as a side work for extra money on my day off or whenever I have free times. I like it because it's flexible and I can work whenever I want. Besides, I love driving and that's why I like this kind of work. If I travel somewhere else I still work while I am traveling, great !!!

[@ChristineMeachum]

You are right about it being very flexible! Loving driving is definitely a plus! 😃

[@Sequenceinspections]

I started up a business this year and also started doing Uber Eats. The business takes a couple of years to get the money rolling in. With Uber I'm making about $2,000 a month after gas and it pays about 3/4 of my bills so I can stay afloat for the time being. Very thankful to have Uber Eats. My best day so far was about $295 for 11 hours.

[@mariemills8337]

I am so impressed with your ambition, positive attitude, and stick-to-it- tivism, and your life style. Best wishes as you move forward in your life journey. God bless. Marie from South Carolina.

[@ChristineMeachum]

Hi Marie! 👋🏼 Thank you so much! 😃🙏🏼

[@glendagonzalez9041]

Awesome video. Thank you for sharing your experience and showing how, many people can make it happen for themselves. Also, when using a vehicle for deliveries or services at different locations, there is a depreciation you can use on your taxes toward that vehicle for UpTo 5 years. The way that you kept record of your time and mileage can be used to determine the amount deducted from income, so you pay less taxes. There are other expenses like, maintenance, meals, entertainment and travel expenses that be deducted also. If anyone keeps good account of these expenses, you can save yourself a lot of stress and 💰 money.

[@ChristineMeachum]

That is great information! Thank you so much!!!😃🙏🏼

[@lisaerin85]

This is so cool. Question’s, I’ve never done anything like this before, can you work for these companies state to state? Can you work all three companies in the same day? And you take a month off with no notice and get back to work whenever you want? How do you get paid?

[@DeterminedDIYer]

I've been contemplating doing this a little to supplement my husband's income. He's a UPS driver and makes great money, but I'm starting to get bored being a housewife. I'm currently looking into how the taxes work. :) Anything I make would go strait into savings.

[@2ferone86]

Sounds like quite the adventure. I've wondered what it would be like to travel the US in a small rv, with an economical rideshare/delivery vehicle in tow.

[@ChristineMeachum]

That’s a great idea!

[@HawaiiGaymer]

3:00 that's the most Michigan thing ever! calling soda a "pop" and it's a Squirt! I grew up in Michigan so this made me smile :)

[@ChristineMeachum]

I forget that the whole world doesn’t call it pop 😂 Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@sayurislim2632]

You are such a cool person!! I always admire people who step out of the ordinary to do things like this. You certainly know how to LIVE!! Can't wait to see where life takes you. 😊

[@katydidnt3906]

Bad idea on leaving meat to get barely warm for so long. Food poisoning in the making. Sorry, a nurse gotta do the PSA!! ❤

[@levityoflonging22]

I've been thinking about living in my car, but what do you do when a place asks for your address?

[@FourHuskyHomestead]

That’s cool to get a drink and extra money! I like people who are kind like that. I strive to be that way. I wish we had door dash. We are way out in the country of a tiny town. No restaurants. But we are going to the city soon to visit our daughter. Maybe we can order food. She’s moving to clear water so we are going to help her move. We are looking into moving closer to her. It’s about time to be in a retirement community. As long as the huskies have a huge yard.

[@oliviag8807]

Laughing the whole video. This was a fun video to watch. It is nice to have the freedom of not being stuck in a office. Good luck lady! Keep enjoying your life.

[@ChristineMeachum]

I'm glad it made you chuckle 😆 Thanks for watching! 😃🙏🏼

[@alinchitown7556]

The bit of knowledge I can pass along after being one of the original Uber drivers In Chicago in 2013 is find a good local mechanic preferably someone other drivers use. That will make your cars last longer. Even if you blow a transmission or engine you can have those replaced relatively inexpensively by buy used parts from totaled cars. You can usually replace a Transmission with a low mileage one for about $750 -$1000 parts and installation, a low mileage engine for $900 -$1400. Key is finding the mechanic. For parts LQK auto parts❤ is absolutely the best most reliable company I know. Over my 10 years of driving I replaced 4 engines and 3 transmissions. Owned 3 cars over that span each car made it well over 500K.

[@ChristineMeachum]

Wow! That is some good advice! I haven't had good luck picking mechanics in the past but I learn from each experience 😃

[@_Arugula_Salad_]

What kind of cars? Make, model, and years?

[@alinchitown7556]

@@_Arugula_Salad_ When I started it was only Uber Black, I was also driving for a limo company so at that time a 11’ MKS, my first ride on New Year’s Eve that year was from Park Ridge to Ohio and State @ 25x and paid $925 😂😂😂 made almost 2K that night. the next was a 14’ Lincoln MKX, and the last was a 17 Lincoln Navigator. I only did premium services for Uber and Lyft plus my own customers. Cashed it in last year.

[@alinchitown7556]

@@ChristineMeachum If your doing this full time Ford products are my recommendation parts are cheap and plentiful, like I said never buy new major parts always look to the big junk yards like LQK they are a national company so they are all over the place.

[@ChristineMeachum]

@@alinchitown7556 Thank you for the tip! I like saving money!

[@StephSancia]

you have a SUPER MAGNETIC personality with a truly UPBEAT attitude that is such a PLEASURE to watch and you've gone thru this week in such a down to earth manner that is extremely professional accounting for just EVERYTHING that it was a sheer pleasure to watch. Your humour is AWESOME and if I lived in your country and ordered online I'd DEFINITELY ask for you every time just to see a truly beautiful uplifting smile every time. I'm not looking for work or anything but I've just done 2 years in a self contained caravan on tow dressmaking on the fly to TRY and save for a mortgage but I was just intrigued by the thumbnail for the entertainment factor and so glad i clicked. Will sub, Love the bit where you said you can skip to 21.50 BUT WHY WOULD YOU I THOUGHT WE WERE FRIENDS ? and I just had to laugh. Love you bit with you eating in the park looking up at the office window reflecting on office jobs and you said you'd be sat up there looking out to the park and hare you were in the park eating your food (and I THOUGHT you were gonna say LOOKING UP AT THE OFFICE WINDOW THINKING ABOUT THE OFFICE WORKERS LOL) Fantastic video, Absolutely loved it to pieces, have a FABULOUS week, will sub and check your latest videos out :)

[@Sarmatae1]

Taster's Choice makes THE best instant coffee. ♥

[@williambianchi2006]

Smart. This is proof van life is doable, income and all. If it were me, I'd save up for a cabin on a lake and rent it out most of the year. Vacation there myself each year and then retire there once it's paid off.

[@ChristineMeachum]

That sounds like an awesome plan! 🤩 Thanks for watching and commenting! 😃🙏🏼

[@dsa2591]

This was a very interesting video. I've thought about doing delivery just a couple of hours a day to supplement my social security, and it looks like I could definitely do o.k. I'm a spreadsheet geek too! Loved all your calculations and seeing what you had to take into account.

[@deathcharge6561]

Great video, this is an underappreciated channel for sure! Thanks for breaking down some of the financials of delivery driving for these apps, and showing the day to day routine of making deliveries while living the nomad life. Really cool stuff, thanks for sharing!

[@DMills-un1tl]

Smart girl. You’ve figured a lot out at a young age. I didn’t start to rebel against the corporate environment until I was in my 50’s. By then it was too late to get out. I had a mortgage, expenses and many rescued animals. Trust me when I say there is no loyalty to the employee any more. At 61, after 20+ years at this company, the new management laid me off. I guess it will force me out of my comfort zone to side hustles like this, because who’s gonna hire a 61 year old? What a shite thing to do to someone just a few years away from retirement, that they don’t have to pay for 😡 Stay free and you’ll stay sane.

[@debbiedebbie9473]

I wonder how much the tips would be for a regular looking senior citizen?

[@katstaff317]

I actually have door dashed in the Detroit market, and to be honest, it's way better than the one I currently reside in (I'm in Ohio but my bf lives outside of Detroit). After watching your video, I have been reminded that I DON'T want to work in an office slaving away all day to any business anymore! I'd like DD to be used as a stepping stone to start other side hustles/my own businesses. I did DD back in March - May of 2021 and made more in those months then I ever did at any other job. It's different now since people are going out more, but being in a bigger market especially where people have money definitely helps. I'm not too keen on the idea of living out of my car, but it's good to know that making 1k a week is possible in this market. Hope to see more videos soon!

[@ChristineMeachum]

I'm glad that you know what you want! You seem really smart and I love the idea of using it as a stepping stone to something better 😃 Best of luck to you in whatever you do! Thanks for watching! 🙏🏼

[@TrustingYourProcess]

I really appreciate your perspective. I live full-time in my camper, and I am stationary, but a traditional job is sucking my spirit dry. This may be an option. Thank you.

[@ChristineMeachum]

I'm glad you are looking into other options! Enjoying your work is so important. I hope you find something that feels more right for you soon 😃 Best wishes!!!

[@ninjabeds7474]

Omg I could totally see you being my friend, your personality is awesome, and I can see why you couldn’t be contained by an office building. I used to live in my car in the Bay Area, it was definitely an experience for me. I spent a year doing Uber (driving) and made more money than I’ve ever made for myself …the freedom you feel living like this is definitely unmatched. I had to take a break though due to depression and a couple of other factors out of my control

[@ChristineMeachum]

I'm glad you knew yourself well enough to take a break! I can't live the car lifestyle full time either anymore. I missed my family too much and it was not good for my mental health. I'm working on a good balance between car adventures and family time. I hope you've found balance now too and are happy with whatever you are up to now 😃 Thanks for watching! 🙏🏼

[@hanna.nguyen]

17:52 THIS! Also, I look forward to a business world where more efforts will be done for a meaningful work environment - for EVERYONE.

[@pnwadventurer9674]

My car gets 35-45 mpg and I still barely get by with doordash and grubhub, it is fun though, you just have to be very consistent I’ve noticed and fill your tank before hand then really hit the road and take all offers

[@Gojo10899]

So inspirational. I do Uber eats sometimes with my 3 kids ages: 2, 11,15. So much work for not a good pay but have to provide for my family.

[@ChristineMeachum]

Thank you for watching! Best wishes to you! 😃

[@DJDrake13]

LOVE IT!! I'm about to attempt a traveling dash life for a bit, and this inspired me that I can do it! You got a great vibe and editing skills, kept it fun and entertaining!

[@ChristineMeachum]

I appreciate the kind words! 😃Thank you so much! 🙏🏼 Best wishes to you with traveling dash life!

[@MatthewBalloon]

I’m glad you included all your expenses at the end a lot of people who make videos just assume they make all the money they receive 100% profit but they never show how much they used in gas and food costs and wear and tear on your cars. Great video keep up the good work

[@ChristineMeachum]

Thanks Matt! I appreciate you watching! 😃🙏

[@sjhudon386]

@@ChristineMeachum Don't forget you will have to pay taxes now as well.

[@sercandemirel6841]

Where are you parking your car for sleep? And are you parking same place or changing place

[@joeanncooper8195]

I like seeing your money flow chart please keep them coming my first time seeing your channel i like to learn how to save some money and i like your style mellow

[@simplifiedlife8607]

You have a great lifestyle, simple and on your terms. Spending beautiful days inside working can be soul crushing for many of us, so much better to be outside in the fresh air and sun closer to nature :)

[@ChristineMeachum]

Being outside with fresh air and sun is definitely preferred for me. A lot of people love working inside and that's ok too! There are many ways to be happy with your work, right? 😃 Thanks for watching! 🙏🏼