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CAREER & TRAVEL
How to Quit Your Job And Travel
The five questions to ask yourself
Have you ever stared at your computer screen, wondering if there’s more to life? I certainly have. For nearly three years, I wrestled with the question: Should I take a career break to travel?
Then came my wake-up call: an unexpected hospital visit forced me to confront my priorities and realize I couldn’t keep postponing the adventure I wanted. Yet, money worries, career fears, and the thought of leaving everything and everyone behind still held me back.
Sound familiar? If you’re contemplating a big move like this, you’re not alone.
In this article, I’ll share what I learned while preparing for long-term travel. Here are five key questions you need to consider:
- Why take a career break to travel?
- Is now the right time for me to travel?
- What are my job options while travelling?
- How do I leave my job if I need to?
- How can I manage my money while travelling?
So let’s kick off by channelling Simon Sinek and start with why travel could be the key to unlocking a more fulfilling life.