Comments about ‘Man goes from BYU grad to nomad’

Good for him, but life isn't handed to us in a lovely basket full of goodies. He will have an extremely difficult time getting a decent job with the track record he is already paving for himself. Employers don't like employees that have absolutely no loyalty. I respect his free spirit, but you are never going to like all aspects of your job. You take the good with the bad. The good definately needs to significantly outweight the bad though. I wish him the best of luck, and hope he does find what he is looking for though.

Is this what a degree from BYU has finally led to?

Adn this is news???? Who cares what he does.

Good Luck!

I've looked at his webpage and of course he doesn't like his jobs...they're all just small byu/provo type of things/networks. How about you go out and work for a real company outside of the bubble? good luck on your walk about. You'll get alot of attention, hopefully you can raise money or serve others instead of just trying to serve yourself. That's the purpose of life, not finding the right job.

This really shows the value of a BYU degree.

I'm sure his parents are wondering what else they could have spent his tution money on. Boo hoo, spoiled kid gets bored with his job.

When I was 19, I hitched from Denver to LA, then south to Barstow, then back home to Michigan. Spent 2 weeks on the road. Great experience. But that was over 30 years ago - things were "different" (safer). Best of Luck my friend.

Dumb idea. No one is going to hire this kid or let him work at any kind of credible job if they know he is going to leave them quickly. Doing it for fun, I can see how he can think it'll be valuable. Doing it for a job search, he's living in fantasy land.

how about you get (and keep) a job? really didn't like any of the 10 you have had?

Ernest T. Bass | 5:04 p.m. Dec. 18, 2009 wrote:

"Is this what a degree from BYU has finally led to?"


Thanks for the chuckle, Ernest!

Too many people get stuck in a rut doing something they hate and are unhappy the rest of their lives. They feel they have to decide on one thing at 12 years old (thank you jr. high career counseling) and do it the rest of their lives. You have to live your life with no regrets and find out who you are and what you really want from life. Honestly, I think more kids should do something like this at 18 when they graduate from high school instead of after college or not at all. That way if or when they decide to go to college they know what they want to do and can plan for it instead of taking five or six years to finish a major they picked out of the blue just to finish up quickly after changing majors several times.

Sounds like most of these comments are from people who have settled for some crappy job so they have to tear down somebody who has the guts to not fall into that rut. I give the guy props. Spoiled? Being homeless is going to be much harder than working some job to just get by. There are always critics...

Interestingly, his parents didn't spend any money on tuition or any part of his education. He put himself through college without any help from his parents.

What a bunch of party-poopers you guys are! This young man is single and adventuresome--why shouldn't he go out and see the world while he can? My hat's off to him; there will be plenty of time later to settle down to a more predictable existence. The best thing he can do now is explore his options and find the sort of work he'll love to do forever. Once you find that, you're set for life.

I find it very humorous some of these comments. Rich spoiled kid whose parents paid for tuition? Dead beat BYU grad that can't keep a job? How do you not know he is not already fabulously wealthy and bored? Why can't a man go out and find a job he actually enjoys. After all, he graduated with a entrepreneurial background which probably means he wants to start his own business, not be an employee.

I think everyone could take a lesson in that follow your dreams and have an adventure. Life isn't about having a steady job and fitting into the same life routine that the majority of most Americans. Why can't someone do something they actually enjoy in their life instead of sticking with a "steady job". Props to Aaron.

I might have a different viewpoint because I know him personally and grew up with him. Is it so bad that someone wants to find something exciting in life and then pursue it?

What's wrong with giving props to someone who is trying to make something of himself? And as to the value of his BYU education...he isn't going to be a homeless kid working odd jobs and living under an overpass. His idea is to get a real job, and while he's at it he's living a little. Maybe we could all learn something from him instead of criticizing the way he's chosen to apply his university education.

Remember how after world war II people were just happy to have a job. And look at how they built this country and changed the world. Now, this generation, if their cell phones don't work, or they have a slow connection to the internet, they cry and complain. It's all about me, you can see for yourself on their facebook or myspace pages.

It sad to see the end of America's greatness. This generation is in for a real wake up call--on their cell phones of course.

FYI-I love my job, but you are never going to love every aspect of a job. I have a great career and it was because I have shown loyalty and dedication. Yes, the kid should go after his dreams, but he doesn't know what his dreams are at this point. There is nothing wrong with changing careers, but he is going through jobs like candy. I don't know what school some of you went to, but during my middle school and high school years, they told us to be open-minded and not afraid to change if it is what we want. Sometimes it is the person, not the job that is the problem. I have a friend that hates every job no matter what because he just thinks everything should be given to him. Reminds me of this kid, but I could be very wrong and hope I am.

When I got out of the USMC in 1973 I did a similar thing. For 6 months I hitch hiked around the US and Canada going back and forth 4 times. I had a wonderful time. I got jobs from time to time and at one point had only my back pack and 25 cents to my name. I met lots of cool folks and some not so cool, but one talked me into going to Ricks with him. I did and eventually went to Nebraska and then graduate school a few times. I'm now the CEO and founder of a very successful international business and have a wee bit more than 25 cents in my pocket...lol. Young fella, I wish you luck, be safe, and follow YOUR dreams!