Instead it just sounds to me like they're running from problems and winging it.
I mean that’s literally it. They were being ground down into dust by the big corporate machinery so they ran away from it all. Is it irresponsible? Absolutely. Will things still be difficult? Yes very much so. But even if its a bit romanticized I think the desire to have more control in your life and escape the corporate grind is understandable, and I’d rather be poor and happy vs wealthy and destroying myself.
…also am I crazy for wanting a poly ending where they include the boat lady?