Should i give up my job and go travelling?

Question

I have always been a bit of an explorer and have slightly broader horizons than my friends around me. I am contemplating quitting my job and travelling Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific starting in november. It is quite a daunting decission leaving a stable life with a good job, but a part of me is not satisifed and never will be until i do it. Is it right just to up and leave a job i have worked hard ot get and actually quite like? I dont mind leaving friends/family as i know they are always there, just hard to leave the life i have built, maybe its just familiarity i am scared of losing?? I know the experiences i have when i travel will last me a lifetime and make me a beter person, its just making that massive decission/step to go. Anyones experiences/views or advice would be welcomed.

Answer 1

Why not?.  There are a lot of cool places to see.  You only live once!

Answer 2

have you ever thought about trying to get a job on a yacht or a ship..??..I travelled the world when I was young..first on a yacht in the med..and then on a cruiseship around the world..I think it's a wonderful experience and I'm really glad I did it

Answer 3

If not now , when .

(stash a good few hundred quid with some one here so you're not broke when you get back )   Good luck ,

Answer 4

yes

Answer 5

oh mate...do it while you are young!!  if you have this travel bug to do this...don't ignore it or you will regret it later on in life.

if you can afford it...just get your rucksack & go off & enjoy yourself...you could even speak to your employer's & see if you could come back afterwards!!  go have fun - you only life once!!

Answer 6

Yes!! Go for it. I was working in a very good stable but mundane job in the City two years ago, I became so depressed working there that one day I went loopy woo in my office and walked out. Three days later I got on an aeroplane to Bangkok and travelled round Thailand and Cambodia and ended up in Sechwan (China) best thing I ever did. My soul felt alive. I reacon it's like this, animals need to migrate to find their waterhole or elephant graveyard, and we need to find our wateringhole too. You'll be dead one day, go for it!!

Answer 7

How stable are you already financially? I actually plan on traveling long term, I'm just saving up. I think it's a great idea. It's just difficult to let go of your stable life, but if that's what you want I think you should go for it! Just plan the budget well. Try visiting socialtravellersite (dotcom) if you want tips.

Answer 8

The longer you leave it the harder it will be. In the future you might have your own family that you wont be able to just up and leave. I travelled around australia/nz after I finished uni and I dont think anyone could ever regret travelling! It is a big step but one I certainly think is worth taking. Your work experience wont go away and there is no reason you wouldnt get as good a job when you return.

Answer 9

While you are young and free, do it.

When you settle down and have children this sort of thing will be impossible, so now would be a good time.

If you decide to stay here you will probably regret it and you will gain so much from travelling - it's not a bad thing to have on your CV either.