Comments on: Seriously Though, Quitting Your Job To Travel?

By: Shawn

Shawn — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 04:57:43 +0000

Hey Adam, you definitely want to be as cool with your notice as much as possible. What I recommend is giving a variable quit date. For example, let them know that you want to quit in the next 1 to 3 months. Co-ordinate with them what timing works best for everyone. One month is a nice low end amount of notice. And if you’re willing to be flexible then you should be leaving on very good terms.

@Candice, I forgive you for forgetting me, but I’m going to need time to heal :)

By: Adam

Adam — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:07:25 +0000

I’m definitely worried about this step of the RTW planning. I’m curious – how much notice did you give your job? I’ve been at mine for over 3 years now and have a good reputation so I don’t want to ruin anything for any future opportunities. Got any advice?

Thanks! Adam
.-= Adam´s last blog ..Wombat Wednesday: The Beach =-.

By: Candice

Candice — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 18:03:37 +0000

Erm, I thought I had subscribed to your blog, but apparently did not as I discovered this post from Steph…dammit. It’s nice to hear a different viewpoint on this, and also, you are hilarious. I have all these fears and more, I’m trying to tackle them one at a time…starting with debt.
.-= Candice´s last blog ..How Do You Define Home? =-.

By: flip

flip — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:15:25 +0000

although i did have those concerns you mentioned above, i still left my job and traveled (twice)…

i left and returned home, and i still heard the same blabbering from people that i’m emotionally close with that it was a stupid thing to do…

but the thing is, i do know it’s stupid but it was fun and the things that i’ve learnt will last for a long time…

and just like the messages of the other anonymous people that you’ve mentioned, i felt so damn alive when i travel… it’s so damn good!!!

have a safe trip shawn…
.-= flip´s last blog ..Flip’s New Year’s Resolution =-.

By: Shawn

Shawn — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 15:45:55 +0000

Thanks for the kind words and cool perspectives folks :) It’s nice to read comments that are so similar to what I’ve been telling myself in the bathroom mirror for months.

Today’s my last day.

By: What We’re Reading: December 18, 2009 | Two Go Round-The-World

What We’re Reading: December 18, 2009 | Two Go Round-The-World — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 12:36:31 +0000

[...] “If you’ve spent even one lunch hour at your desk googling up the idea of quitting your job to travel around the world, then you’re familiar with the heap of anonymous internet people who love to tell you to quit” writes Shawn of Rerunaround.com. He continues: “Most of them sound pretty convincing too. Except the ones that use the term, “free spirit” too often, they just sound like twats.” Great new blog. Great insight. We delight in some new perspective. [...]

By: brian

brian — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 04:48:05 +0000

Whether you quit or get booted, the decision remains the same. Pursuit of your passion and adventure, or run back to something you may not have liked to begin with.

I chose Passion and Adventure.
.-= brian´s last blog ..Best Gift You Can Give – Is To Not Be There?!?! =-.

By: Chris

Chris — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 04:03:19 +0000

I’ve got about 4-5 months left at the job that’s tethering me to Australia. I love my career and while I will miss it, a career isn’t everything.

There will always be work for someone who isn’t afraid to put in some effort and is open to the possibilities the world has to offer.

By: Dave

Dave — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:08:32 +0000

I think my parents had the concerns you listed more than me, however I was certainly aware of them when I decided to quit my job and travel. Actually, I had decided before I’d even gotten that job that it would be a means to an end.

Knowing you’re working toward a dream is a great motivating factor. I never got too comfortable at the job. When I reached my savings goal, I quit, even though it was just a month shy of qualifying for my annual bonus.

No regrets!
.-= Dave´s last blog ..Photo Essay: The White Temple of Chiang Rai, Thailand =-.

By: T

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 23:45:30 +0000

My favorite line in this post: “You idealistic idiot, you’re talking about quitting your job!” Love the post. So spot on. I quit a perfectly great-paying job to be a freelance writer, and a few years after that I became a travel writer… good thing I love Ramen noodles and cheap mac ‘n cheese. Enjoy your travels–you sound like an realistic idealist! :)