I've been living in a van and doing gig work for about two years now. Koi Reid I embarked on full-time van life after struggling with the constraints of a more traditional job. Now, I run a mobile business, work seasonal roles, and take on gig jobs while on the road. Seasonal and gig work can be chaotic, but the lifestyle works well for me. My first "real" job after college began in 2020, working as a remote program manager for an environmental nonprofit. I thought I had landed the perfect ...