Living out of his car
In 2014, Devine wrote as The Office Hobo about his experiences living out of his vehicle. I Choose to Live in My Car in L.A., an essay by him that he published under his pseudonym, describes his decision to live on the street.
“In the summer of 2012, a series of financial difficulties forced me to make a decision: risk personal debt by maintaining my apartment or finding another way to live. ” I wanted to show that a young professional could succeed without having a regular home.”