I mentioned back when I was working in Maine that I was considering giving up my personal car. I was over driving more than 8 hours per assignment, and half of the time my car just sat at home in Miami. It was an expensive car too. The audi s5 convertible cost about $800/month + $200/month for car insurance.
When my lease was up I decided to return my car without getting a new one. While working, I am provided with a rental car and car insurance. I kept my own private insurance just in case for $15/month as a backup. I thought I would rent a car when I am home for the week, but luckily I haven’t needed to as of yet. I can usually borrow one of my relatives car or have my friends pick me up.
Besides the $1000/month I am saving on car payments and car insurance, I am also saving money on avoiding paying for premium gas. I am also saving money on car maintenance and repairs.
Although I miss having my sports car, I am happy with my decision to give up my car. It helps me live a minimalist lifestyle and save as much as possible for the future.
Without having a car to pack up all my stuff, I am more limited to what I can bring on assignment. This has been a fun challenge because I get to practice being a minimalist. However, I usually go home at least once in the middle of an assignment, so I am able to switch out some of my clothes.
I also like having a rental car because when I need to get to the airport I can just return the car there. I don’t have to worry about who will take me to the airport or spending $30-40 on uber. I have also been upgraded to luxury vehicles for free, several times. I have gotten upgraded to a cadillac sedan, cadillac suv, and camaro.
This is just another example how you can save so much money by being a traveling nurse practitioner.
