What if - and I know this is a big if - I just quit and left it all behind? I've been feeling so sick of the grind lately that I kind of just want to leave the city and find some nice farmland to settle on and live a more simple life. Am I crazy, or have you had thoughts like this too?

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I can’t tell you how relatable this is. In my head, I move away to Europe and work as a server.

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Ooh I like that one. Europe would be fun. I spent a summer there during college and I would love to go back

Would you check to see if your company offers a sabbatical? Some companies do! Take an unpaid time off with guarantee of return and see how you like it- then if you love it, stay gone

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Never considered a sabbatical before. I'll have to look into it!

I think of doing this multiple times a day...

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Ooof not sure mine is that bad yet. Glad I'm not the only one though.

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I think about this all the time. You're not crazy.

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Glad im not too crazy haha. I'm always so good at planning my escape in my head but sadly I may never implement it

Not crazy - similar thought here
If I had the money, would buy a ranch, a horse, a dog and do farmer stuff.
Honey farming to generate money
Organic etc :)

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I think about going to an island nation and selling pineapples and other fruit sourced from the island to tourists on the beach.

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Sounds like a great, simple life.

I think about it quite often

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Every. Single. Day.

Glad I'm not the only one!

Simplicity sure has an appeal.

Have you heard of Coast FIRE? I’d look into this if not.

I haven't! I'll look into it.

I think of this almost everyday! But in my head, I moved to a coastal city and work in a bakery.

Mmm making bread and pastries every day in a beautiful climate... count me IN

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I am thinking of going to Africa to enjoy nature and safari.

Honestly anything sounds more fun than working at this point. That includes African safaris 😂

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