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A former magazine editor from New York City, USA, once left her job to travel across 17 countries and territories, sharing her personal insights with like-minded individuals.
5 repercussions to consider before quitting your job to travel
1. Extended travel can be extremely exhausting
You may not ponder over this while grappling with a dissatisfying job, often daydreaming about leaving to travel. However, prolonged travel can leave you physically, mentally, and financially drained.
The more rushed you are, the more places you desire to explore, making the journey increasingly arduous. Lack of experience and missing out on daily routines can leave you feeling disillusioned.
Therefore, before making any decisions, ask yourself the following questions: Do I panic when faced with setbacks such as missing a train or a delayed flight? Do I feel distressed by things beyond my control like floods, or terrorist attacks?
If the answer is always yes, perhaps you just need some time off, or a short 10-day vacation.
2. Internet Needs
Some travelers often save a considerable amount of money before setting off and continue to work online while on the road. The question is, does the destination have Internet? Is the Internet speed fast or slow? Many places are still blocked by firewalls.
Furthermore, traveling consumes all your time. If you quit your job and still need modern digital tools, do you really want to fly halfway around the globe just to surf the web in some Starbucks?
3. Nobody Cares About Your Trip
Returning from a long journey, you'll feel as if you've conquered the world. You'll have a plethora of stories and captivating photos to share. Yet, you'll quickly realize that no one, from the customs officer to your old colleagues, not even your own mother, cares to hear your tales.
On the contrary, people are keen to inquire about your job prospects or how you plan to make money after being away for a while. Be prepared for these inquiries!
4. Post-Travel Blues Are Inevitable
Unless you've had a dreadful experience during your journey, nothing at home can compare to the excitement and challenges faced on the road. Each day is a new adventure. Upon returning home, you'll feel disillusioned with the mundane life, perhaps even jobless.
Meanwhile, your friends have been getting promotions, buying houses, having children, and accomplishing many other significant milestones. At that point, you'll question yourself: What have I done with my life? You'll need to maintain the perspective that you've harvested experiences rather than material wealth. If you're not rich in monetary terms, that's okay. You've traveled more than many ever will in their lifetime. That's what you've gained.
5. Corporate Life Nostalgia Sets In
During your journey, you may sometimes reminisce about the feeling of contributing effort to your work, the passion felt when engaging in a project. However, traveling makes you more enriched, independent, and self-reliant. More importantly, it instills confidence in you to embrace risks such as venturing into entrepreneurship or creating opportunities for yourself.
As reported by Zing News
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Reference: Travel guide from Mytour
MytourJanuary 14, 2016
