Is this a stupid idea or what? I cant help it i'm adventurous?

Question

I currently have a ok job working with a very respected insurance company. I'm 22, I have my own place, vehicle, no children and no man. In 17 months I will have my MBA. I will be 23 then. After I get my MBA I really have the urge to travel the country and the world for about 5 years, just working odd jobs all around the world. I would be meeting all sorts of people and recording my adventures in a diary and on video. Do you think this is a bad idea. I am a smart, attractive, independent female that has a lot in front of me. However, I realize that we (humans) only have one life, why would I want to spend most of it doing something I don't like. Yes, I understand that's life...but who says it is? If I only have one life to live, then I rather be doing something I like then doing something soceity says I should do. I do understand that it would be rather stupid of me to throw away everything. That's why I plan on doing this for about 5 years. I will voluenteer a lot along the way, I will write a book on everything I encountered and maybe make a documentery to inspire others to do what they wanted to do. Would 5 years be to long? I chose 5 years because I get to spend a good time in each place so I can better understand the different cultures. I plan to step foot on all continents. Is this a stupid Idea or if I came to you and wanted a job from you for only say 3 months and I told you about all the adventures I experienced and I wanted to get the chance to meet more people at your company and work there too, would you hire me?

Sorry for the spelling mistakes, I don't have time to proofread right now. But, thanks for all your answers. And if you don't have nothing nice to say please spare it. Thanks.

Answer 1

Do it!  And yes, I'd hire you.  In fact, your adventure will make you a more desirable employee.  Have you given thought to joining the Peace Corp as part of your adventure?

Answer 2

Actually I had a Temp that worked in my department that would call me every year about the same time as he worked his way back to the US.  He worked for me every summer.

He had a book he used as a reference - it was called something like "Work your way around the world"  It had what season was Apple picking time in Fiji and what you could do in Australia or China - I think there was a world version and then one that was more regional.

What he did was map out a couple of places - and then touch back in US - he had covered quite a lot of ground.

Good luck and have fun

Answer 3

No, it is not a stupid idea. Rather, a good idea as your mind is not locked into the same social norms that society impounds on us. It's creativity that is breaking away free trying to tell you that you are more than a caged animal. Do it while you are still young. Life experiences out of breaking through norms are oftentimes worth more in value than money - and you are not necessarily throwing away anything considering you are learning as you go and your degrees are still yours to be.

Best of luck. Cheers.  

Answer 4

I think it is a really good idea.  If you can afford it then it would be fun and educational.  I doubt that anyone would hire you for only 3 month unless it is an education job.  

But I say go for it!!!  You will still be young after 5 years and if you decide to stop before that you can.  

Good luck!!!

Answer 5

i like that idea.

i want to do it too asap

and i think that you can alter your plans as you go, you might spend more than 5 years traveling, you might spend only 4

but whatever you do you'll have a great time and live a better life than the ppl who conform with society and don't enjoy how they live

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Answer 6

Good for you!!! Do your research and make your plans and don't let anyone discourage you. Enjoy your youth. I think 5 years is a reasonable amount of time for you to explore the world. But you can better decide how long to continue as each year passes. You are going to have wonderful stories to share with your future children and grandchildren. Have fun.