Considering quitting my B4 job after 1 yr to go work seasonally (NPS, bartending, ranching, etc- anything with free food & housing!!) for a year or so and then coming back to ~corporate~ life 🤪

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I just did it. Took 6 months off! Traveled around, went to visit family, learned some new skills, highly recommend it

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Stayed in the US but just went to visit friends and family in ID, TN, WA, OR, IL, CA and it was so lovely to not be rushed or stressed. I feel like it was the first time in like 10 years that I was able to be completely present.

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God bless. I’m jealous

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Not if I wanna stay married

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“Sabbatical”

Sounds awesome.

If I hadn’t met my wife I’d probably have done the Peace Corps. I don’t regret it but I do wonder.

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That’s my plan. I can always settle down later :)

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Thought about the same thing!

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What’s holding you back? I’m taking at least 6 months to save up and get everything in order :)

Love a life - go for it

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Alaskan crabbing makes bank

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