How much would you pay for a life?

This story comes from Australia but I came across it whilst reading an English newspaper online. The headline dragged me into the story as it is bizarre! Ian Usher (right), 44 from Perth, Australia has decided that he has had enough of his old life after his marriage broke down. What he is willing to do is to auction off his old life as a package on eBay. The package will include his house in Perth valued at around $400,000. On top of this Usher said his life auction, which starts on June 22, included not only his house but his car, a motorbike, a jet ski and a spa, an introduction to "great friends" and a job at a rug shop in Perth for a trial two-week period. This is pretty much his whole life!!!

Ian describes his life before the break up as incredibly happy. He says “I met and married the best girl in the world (Wife, Laura, Left). I loved her with all my heart, and she loved me back too. However, after over twelve years together and five years of fantastic married happiness, I was hit with a bolt from the blue. “After this “bolt from the blue” which Ian refuses to go into detail about Ian decided enough was enough and has decided to start again from fresh. So as of June 22^nd, Ian intends to “walk out of my front door with my wallet in one pocket and my passport in the other, nothing else at all, and get on the train, with no idea where I am going or what the future holds for me.”

At first I thought this guy was crazy and was just out to get some media attention. But after some consideration I have a lot of respect for the guy. It takes guts to do what he is doing. Also what an adventure it will be. He will have a decent amount of money behind him if the auction goes well so he will have options. He will be free to do what he wants and to start his life from fresh. Some people may look at this and think the guy is crazy to give up the stability of his existing life and just leave on a whim. Some people may think the guy is in the middle of a midlife crisis. However I hold my hands up and say good luck to the guy. It takes guts to do it and if you’re not happy then why plod along in an unhappy life. I have a lot of respect for him and wish him good luck.

If you would like to see the guys website then click here or log onto www.alife4sale.com. Here you can read his full story, his reasoning and his intended plans.