Comments on: 5 Reasons To Quit Your Job and Go Traveling http://www.travmonkey.com/5-reasons-to-quit-your-job-and-go-traveling/ The Best Online World Travel Magazine Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:23:49 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: cheryl3430http://www.travmonkey.com/5-reasons-to-quit-your-job-and-go-traveling/#comment-16874 cheryl3430 Thu, 09 Dec 2010 07:50:22 +0000 http://www.travmonkey.com/2007/05/15/5-reasons-to-quit-your-job-and-go-traveling/#comment-16874 You are so right, my husband and myself now in our late late 50's started traveling; though we aren't young we are having the time of our lives. haven't quit our jobs yet. Went down the Mekong this year and met so many great people. You are so right, my husband and myself now in our late late 50's started traveling; though we aren't young we are having the time of our lives. haven't quit our jobs yet. Went down the Mekong this year and met so many great people.

]]> By: journeyingjameshttp://www.travmonkey.com/5-reasons-to-quit-your-job-and-go-traveling/#comment-12340 journeyingjames Fri, 08 Oct 2010 06:02:11 +0000 http://www.travmonkey.com/2007/05/15/5-reasons-to-quit-your-job-and-go-traveling/#comment-12340 nice post man! retwitted it nice post man! retwitted it

]]> By: @TravMonkeyhttp://www.travmonkey.com/5-reasons-to-quit-your-job-and-go-traveling/#comment-12280 @TravMonkey Wed, 06 Oct 2010 20:01:22 +0000 http://www.travmonkey.com/2007/05/15/5-reasons-to-quit-your-job-and-go-traveling/#comment-12280 Hi Josh, Its not an easy decision... I guess you have to weigh up how much you want to travel. If you are good at your job and skilled it's likely that if you took 4-6 months off to travel you'd be ok. For myself it was the best thing I've ever done.... taking two years out. You have to really want to do it and be in a good financial position to execute it too. Good luck, hope you make the best decision for you. Paul Hi Josh,

Its not an easy decision… I guess you have to weigh up how much you want to travel.

If you are good at your job and skilled it's likely that if you took 4-6 months off to travel you'd be ok. For myself it was the best thing I've ever done…. taking two years out. You have to really want to do it and be in a good financial position to execute it too.

Good luck, hope you make the best decision for you.

Paul

]]> By: Joshhttp://www.travmonkey.com/5-reasons-to-quit-your-job-and-go-traveling/#comment-12146 Josh Mon, 04 Oct 2010 22:24:34 +0000 http://www.travmonkey.com/2007/05/15/5-reasons-to-quit-your-job-and-go-traveling/#comment-12146 Hi, Like many on here I have been thinking of going travelling around the world but my only reserve is that I have a decent job which pays well and i'm just worried about leaving this position and spending all my savings is going to come back and haunt me in a years time when i'll be 29 and pennyless and having to look for a new job which probably won't pay as well. I know that if I was made redundant I would be off in a shot but it's just such a huge risk to quit your job and spend all your money... Josh Hi,

Like many on here I have been thinking of going travelling around the world but my only reserve is that I have a decent job which pays well and i'm just worried about leaving this position and spending all my savings is going to come back and haunt me in a years time when i'll be 29 and pennyless and having to look for a new job which probably won't pay as well. I know that if I was made redundant I would be off in a shot but it's just such a huge risk to quit your job and spend all your money…

Josh

]]> By: Bexhttp://www.travmonkey.com/5-reasons-to-quit-your-job-and-go-traveling/#comment-11107 Bex Sat, 18 Sep 2010 18:03:10 +0000 http://www.travmonkey.com/2007/05/15/5-reasons-to-quit-your-job-and-go-traveling/#comment-11107 This is brilliant :) Im 26 and have decided i have to go now or I never will and this artical has reinforced that!! Im planning on getting away Jan 2012 so i'll be taking great advantage of this website between now and then :) x This is brilliant :) Im 26 and have decided i have to go now or I never will and this artical has reinforced that!! Im planning on getting away Jan 2012 so i'll be taking great advantage of this website between now and then :) x

]]> By: Annikahttp://www.travmonkey.com/5-reasons-to-quit-your-job-and-go-traveling/#comment-6685 Annika Tue, 16 Mar 2010 17:12:08 +0000 http://www.travmonkey.com/2007/05/15/5-reasons-to-quit-your-job-and-go-traveling/#comment-6685 I'd love to go...even for a short term, few months! I'd love to go…even for a short term, few months!

]]> By: TravMonkeyhttp://www.travmonkey.com/5-reasons-to-quit-your-job-and-go-traveling/#comment-3342 TravMonkey Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:38:35 +0000 http://www.travmonkey.com/2007/05/15/5-reasons-to-quit-your-job-and-go-traveling/#comment-3342 Hi Tom, It very much depends on where you travel and what kind of traveler you are, ie how much you spend. I'd say for South East Asia 400-500 pounds a month should be more than enough. Australia will sap your funds in comparison, so you may want to look at using you working holiday visa over there or spend more time in Asia. The 400-500 pound figure is rough and if you really budget and don't spend too much you could probably do it cheaper. Thanks, Paul @ TravMonkey.com Hi Tom,

It very much depends on where you travel and what kind of traveler you are, ie how much you spend.

I'd say for South East Asia 400-500 pounds a month should be more than enough. Australia will sap your funds in comparison, so you may want to look at using you working holiday visa over there or spend more time in Asia.

The 400-500 pound figure is rough and if you really budget and don't spend too much you could probably do it cheaper.

Thanks,

Paul @

TravMonkey.com

]]> By: Tomhttp://www.travmonkey.com/5-reasons-to-quit-your-job-and-go-traveling/#comment-3335 Tom Wed, 14 Oct 2009 23:38:26 +0000 http://www.travmonkey.com/2007/05/15/5-reasons-to-quit-your-job-and-go-traveling/#comment-3335 Oh, and I want to be gone for about a year. Oh, and I want to be gone for about a year.

]]> By: Tomhttp://www.travmonkey.com/5-reasons-to-quit-your-job-and-go-traveling/#comment-3334 Tom Wed, 14 Oct 2009 23:37:09 +0000 http://www.travmonkey.com/2007/05/15/5-reasons-to-quit-your-job-and-go-traveling/#comment-3334 Hi Paul, nice article, I'm doing the save like crazy bit and plan on going travelling in march, this piece re-affirmed my wanting to go see the world whilst young and that I'm only working the 9-5 for this trip. I'm planning on going by myself to do the South East Asia routes and then down to Aus, I was just wondering if you had any advice on how much one should save for such a trip? I'm planning on about 3-4k after I've booked a flight. Any advice would be greatly welcomed. Take it Easy Tom Hi Paul, nice article,

I'm doing the save like crazy bit and plan on going travelling in march, this piece re-affirmed my wanting to go see the world whilst young and that I'm only working the 9-5 for this trip.

I'm planning on going by myself to do the South East Asia routes and then down to Aus, I was just wondering if you had any advice on how much one should save for such a trip? I'm planning on about 3-4k after I've booked a flight. Any advice would be greatly welcomed.

Take it Easy

Tom

]]> By: How To Travel The World | Travel The World | TravMonkey World Travelhttp://www.travmonkey.com/5-reasons-to-quit-your-job-and-go-traveling/#comment-2998 How To Travel The World | Travel The World | TravMonkey World Travel Wed, 23 Sep 2009 21:32:35 +0000 http://www.travmonkey.com/2007/05/15/5-reasons-to-quit-your-job-and-go-traveling/#comment-2998 [...] just fear that stops your from actually making that giant step out of your comfort zone. See -  5 Reasons To Quit Your Job and Go Traveling and 5 Steps To Make Your Travel Dream A [...] [...] just fear that stops your from actually making that giant step out of your comfort zone. See -  5 Reasons To Quit Your Job and Go Traveling and 5 Steps To Make Your Travel Dream A [...]

]]> By: Danielhttp://www.travmonkey.com/5-reasons-to-quit-your-job-and-go-traveling/#comment-2882 Daniel Wed, 16 Sep 2009 07:17:15 +0000 http://www.travmonkey.com/2007/05/15/5-reasons-to-quit-your-job-and-go-traveling/#comment-2882 Four more than I need! :) Four more than I need! :)

]]> By: TravMonkeyhttp://www.travmonkey.com/5-reasons-to-quit-your-job-and-go-traveling/#comment-2865 TravMonkey Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:58:24 +0000 http://www.travmonkey.com/2007/05/15/5-reasons-to-quit-your-job-and-go-traveling/#comment-2865 Hi Chris, Thanks for the comment. I think you kind of state a situation where a lot of people find themselves in, myself included. Tips for going solo? Hmm I think you just really have to go for it, sometimes people will let you down. If you really want to do it it is worth doing alone. Best thing you can do is to set a date... a reasonable date where you will have saved enough cash by. Then book the flights, then there is no turning back! Here is an article on going it alone <a href="http://www.travmonkey.com/2009/09/05/should-i-go-traveling-on-my-own/" rel="nofollow">Travel Alone</a>. I remember a friend of mine who said he was going to go. He bought a lonely planet for each country he was going to, he never left. Has a bookshelf full of brand new guide books... don't be that guy! Paul @ TravMonkey.com Hi Chris,

Thanks for the comment. I think you kind of state a situation where a lot of people find themselves in, myself included.

Tips for going solo? Hmm I think you just really have to go for it, sometimes people will let you down. If you really want to do it it is worth doing alone. Best thing you can do is to set a date… a reasonable date where you will have saved enough cash by. Then book the flights, then there is no turning back!

Here is an article on going it alone Travel Alone.

I remember a friend of mine who said he was going to go. He bought a lonely planet for each country he was going to, he never left. Has a bookshelf full of brand new guide books… don't be that guy!

Paul @

TravMonkey.com

]]> By: Chrishttp://www.travmonkey.com/5-reasons-to-quit-your-job-and-go-traveling/#comment-2863 Chris Tue, 15 Sep 2009 11:52:22 +0000 http://www.travmonkey.com/2007/05/15/5-reasons-to-quit-your-job-and-go-traveling/#comment-2863 Paul, Cheers for the article. Put a few things into perspective for me. I'm currently working in some graduate job which I was catapulted into. And whilst I feel lucky to be earning money with the way things are, I am burning out with it already. I think deep down, I am one of those types that constantly states "Next March I'm off around the world!" But deep down, the prospect is pretty scary for whilst there are tons of people I could ask to come with, I know that it'd just involve compromising on experiences that should entirely be my own. I don't mean that to sound selfish, but I'm sure you know what I mean. Besides the 'Get off your ass and do it' tip, any other pointers for someone looking to go solo? Paul,

Cheers for the article. Put a few things into perspective for me.

I'm currently working in some graduate job which I was catapulted into. And whilst I feel lucky to be earning money with the way things are, I am burning out with it already.

I think deep down, I am one of those types that constantly states "Next March I'm off around the world!" But deep down, the prospect is pretty scary for whilst there are tons of people I could ask to come with, I know that it'd just involve compromising on experiences that should entirely be my own. I don't mean that to sound selfish, but I'm sure you know what I mean.

Besides the 'Get off your ass and do it' tip, any other pointers for someone looking to go solo?

]]> By: TravMonkeyhttp://www.travmonkey.com/5-reasons-to-quit-your-job-and-go-traveling/#comment-2754 TravMonkey Fri, 04 Sep 2009 16:39:29 +0000 http://www.travmonkey.com/2007/05/15/5-reasons-to-quit-your-job-and-go-traveling/#comment-2754 Hi Elle, I can only echo those thoughts myself! Very true, there is more to life than most people realise... and the most precious thing we have is time. Most people and myself included (on many occasions) do not always make the most of the time! Thanks, Paul @ TravMonkey.com Hi Elle,

I can only echo those thoughts myself! Very true, there is more to life than most people realise… and the most precious thing we have is time.

Most people and myself included (on many occasions) do not always make the most of the time!

Thanks,

Paul @

TravMonkey.com

]]> By: Ellehttp://www.travmonkey.com/5-reasons-to-quit-your-job-and-go-traveling/#comment-2753 Elle Fri, 04 Sep 2009 16:33:14 +0000 http://www.travmonkey.com/2007/05/15/5-reasons-to-quit-your-job-and-go-traveling/#comment-2753 I'd planned to go travelling since graduating, but never really 'got around to it'. Then I was made redundant from my job, so just packed my bags and 3 weeks later went off for a few months around the world on my own, it was without a doubt the best thing i've ever done!! If you are even thinking about going, just do it! You'll never regret going. I'd planned to go travelling since graduating, but never really 'got around to it'.

Then I was made redundant from my job, so just packed my bags and 3 weeks later went off for a few months around the world on my own, it was without a doubt the best thing i've ever done!!

If you are even thinking about going, just do it! You'll never regret going.

]]> By: kevinhttp://www.travmonkey.com/5-reasons-to-quit-your-job-and-go-traveling/#comment-2514 kevin Thu, 20 Aug 2009 14:03:55 +0000 http://www.travmonkey.com/2007/05/15/5-reasons-to-quit-your-job-and-go-traveling/#comment-2514 cool post, life is too short to spend it all stuck in a job everyday waiting for the weekends cool post, life is too short to spend it all stuck in a job everyday waiting for the weekends

]]> By: TravMonkeyhttp://www.travmonkey.com/5-reasons-to-quit-your-job-and-go-traveling/#comment-2295 TravMonkey Sat, 08 Aug 2009 10:26:32 +0000 http://www.travmonkey.com/2007/05/15/5-reasons-to-quit-your-job-and-go-traveling/#comment-2295 Thanks Will interesting opportunity you've taken! Nice quote too! Thanks, Paul @ TravMonkey Thanks Will interesting opportunity you've taken!

Nice quote too!

Thanks,

Paul @

TravMonkey

]]> By: Willhttp://www.travmonkey.com/5-reasons-to-quit-your-job-and-go-traveling/#comment-2286 Will Thu, 06 Aug 2009 23:35:59 +0000 http://www.travmonkey.com/2007/05/15/5-reasons-to-quit-your-job-and-go-traveling/#comment-2286 Hey Paul,I'm a diesel mechanic specializing in electric power production with a repertoire of other mechanical skills. There are lots of other jobs available here though - pretty much anything you would need to run any small town (with the exception of police and lawyers). Sometimes the work seems pretty arduous, but the privilege of being here is a HUGE payoff!Sorry, I guess I've taken this a bit off topic....so I'll close with an on-topic quote: <blockquote>“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off your bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.”</blockquote> Hey Paul,

I’m a diesel mechanic specializing in electric power production with a repertoire of other mechanical skills. There are lots of other jobs available here though – pretty much anything you would need to run any small town (with the exception of police and lawyers). Sometimes the work seems pretty arduous, but the privilege of being here is a HUGE payoff!

Sorry, I guess I’ve taken this a bit off topic….so I’ll close with an on-topic quote:

“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off your bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.”

]]> By: TravMonkeyhttp://www.travmonkey.com/5-reasons-to-quit-your-job-and-go-traveling/#comment-2283 TravMonkey Thu, 06 Aug 2009 20:44:50 +0000 http://www.travmonkey.com/2007/05/15/5-reasons-to-quit-your-job-and-go-traveling/#comment-2283 Hi Will,Thanks for the comment, I think sometimes you have to throw caution to the wind and enjoy life!Antarctica? Wow that is a bit different! What are you working as?Thanks,Paul @ TravMonkey.com Hi Will,

Thanks for the comment, I think sometimes you have to throw caution to the wind and enjoy life!

Antarctica? Wow that is a bit different! What are you working as?

Thanks,

Paul @
TravMonkey.com

]]> By: Willhttp://www.travmonkey.com/5-reasons-to-quit-your-job-and-go-traveling/#comment-2282 Will Thu, 06 Aug 2009 20:41:18 +0000 http://www.travmonkey.com/2007/05/15/5-reasons-to-quit-your-job-and-go-traveling/#comment-2282 It seems like there are a lot more reasons to quit your job than there are to stay!Myself, I've discovered the wonderful world of contract work in Antarctica. I work for 6 months then have 6 months off and enough money to thoroughly enjoy the time off and travel, though I am considering making another serious run at alternative income streams so that I can take even more time off...That's a bit tough though too because I actually enjoy my job and especially the people who I work with...I guess I get to have my cake and eat it!Anyhow, I enjoyed the post...and to the commenters who are considering bailing from their jobs - go for it! It seems like there are a lot more reasons to quit your job than there are to stay!

Myself, I’ve discovered the wonderful world of contract work in Antarctica. I work for 6 months then have 6 months off and enough money to thoroughly enjoy the time off and travel, though I am considering making another serious run at alternative income streams so that I can take even more time off…That’s a bit tough though too because I actually enjoy my job and especially the people who I work with…I guess I get to have my cake and eat it!

Anyhow, I enjoyed the post…and to the commenters who are considering bailing from their jobs – go for it!

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