Comments on: 21 Reasons You Should Quit Your Day Job And Travel The World

By: Karol

Karol — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 04:45:35 +0000

Hey Ashley, the short answer is I got really depressed and I either needed to do something about it or end it. I hope you never get to that point.

College degree: I have one and I’ve never used it, so no worries there. Being a knowledge seeker and action taker are far more important than a piece of paper. And so, with that said, being a dreamer is a great, but taking action on the dream is better. Not to demean your job, but if things don’t work out when you’re going after your dreams you can always get another job at Walmart. Also, 32 hours/week is nothing. That’s only 19% of the week. You have 79% to kick ass (and sleep).

By: Ashley

Ashley — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 23:05:06 +0000

I’ve been scanning the internet on and off since I was 15, looking at ways to travel. I never wanted to graduate and work a normal job. My dream was (and still is) to be a travel photographer/writer. But, sadly, I’m working 32 hours a week at a Walmart Supercenter. The pay isn’t lovely and I just get this feeling that I’m going nowhere in life. I’m definitely not satisfied at how things are going. I can hardly afford to live on my own. But, I’ll let you know that, I’m a pure dreamer. I can sit for days just dreaming and researching of places to go. However, I can never seem to come up with a sensible plan OR the courage to leave the security of my job and take off after my dreams. I don’t have a college degree. Bright side out of all of this is: I’m just now turning 20 (in about 3 weeks). Young, still! And, although I read MANY travel blogs and tips, I wouldn’t know where to start. How did you start? What really made you say “I HAVE to go live life for me RIGHT NOW!”?

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By: Karol

Karol — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 23:40:45 +0000

You’re welcome Lani, I’m glad you enjoyed this. Congrats on figuring this out while you’re still young. :) I didn’t really start traveling until I was 27. Enjoy your excursions!

By: Lani

Lani — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 22:51:40 +0000

Thanks so much for this very inspirational piece. I live in a country in Asia; it’s beautiful here but it’s still considered a third-world country, and I had to satisfy my thirst for travelling by reading books. I’ve read so much now that my eyes are extremely myopic, and I figured that since I’m 25 years old now it’s about time I stop being a bookworm and start being a traveler, for reading has only fueled my passion to travel, not diffuse it. Now I would like to really see Russia and not just read about it from Tolstoy and Dostoevsky; visit England and try to envision how Dickens saw it. I can well relate to being distracted by material things; now that I’ve read this, I see now that I should start going for what I really want to do rather than waste my time and money on stuff that will just distract me. Again, thanks so much, and I hope you’re doing well! :-)

By: Karol

Karol — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 22:44:59 +0000

Hey Kelly, a women traveling along is really no more dangerous than a man traveling alone. I hear this excuse regularly, but I know dozens of solo female travelers who never have problems. Be aware and get out there. :)

By: Kelly

Kelly — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 04:05:10 +0000

It’s nearly 5am (UK time) and I’ve been awake for over two hours… been scanning the net for the last hour looking for ways to escape the monotonus existence that I find myself in.. after reading the 21 reasons plus alot of other sites it only reinforces my thoughts and feelings about travelling… i’ve literally been saying tomorrow for the last 12 years. how did that happen?? I’m 32 and yes I’ve “visited” other countries but it’s usually cost a fortune and the things I have done on my own have been relatively tame… I’ve finally got to the stage in my life where I literally can’t sleep any more.. there has to be more to life than just sitting in an office all day long… I’m giving myself a year to tidy up financial commitments and start planning my trip… a woman alone travelling could be dangerous though.. any suggestions on any good buddy networks would be much appreciated! Thanks Karol and everyone else for opening my eyes that bit wider… it’s time to make a change!

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By: Karol

Karol — Fri, 13 May 2011 17:41:21 +0000

Hey OSK, the whole “I need more, more, more money and less, less, less life” thing is definitely a worldwide phenomenon. Have fun seeing the world!

By: OSK

OSK — Fri, 13 May 2011 14:53:19 +0000

Nice reading your post Karol. Here in Singapore, people are generally “kiasu” (meaning afraid of losing in Hokkien dialect.) An idea of quitting a day job for travelling or resting is known as ‘insane’ here. People will encash their leaves and willing to reduce their rest day in exchange for a few more day’s pay before boarding their new soulless job from their current soulless job. It pains me to see people are too afraid of living with short term financial insecurities and refrain themselves from taking breaks because of the usual “I need more money or the most common “Wow you can rest, you are soo rich and I envy you.” I am sure to many, it’s a choice rather then a possiblity. With all these said, I am done with my job which I enjoy (minus office politics) doing and soon embarking on a journey to see the world…ok, a portion of the world.