Howdy!
I'm a 22 year old with a B.A. in History and no real work experience (although I do have my Eagle Scout award which is helpful). I'm getting married in January, 2016 to a wonderful woman who currently works as a barista and doesn't have a college degree.
We have about $10,0000 in checking, savings, and a mutual fund (we're going to be moving some of that money to an index fund soon). We are also committed to the Mustachian principles of fruaglity, simplicity, and badassity. We are excited and motivated to cut back expenses as much as we can, to bike more, etc.
But we are both trying to figure out what to do for work.
One thought I've had is to become experienced at painting houses and then start a painting business (which would hopefully expand to tile work). My fiance would like the idea of teaming up with me on it since she likes blue collar work and we could just have a work truck as our vehicle and bike everywhere else.
My other thought is just to get a normal 9 to 5 job, move close to my work, sell my car, and bike to work everyday. My fiance could find a job close by as well and also bike to work.
Which of these options seems better (more feasible, more rewarding, etc)? Is there a third option that I'm not seeing?
And finally, are there any Houstonians or Texans who have any tips on being a Mustachian in such a commuter crazy city?