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I am definitely not quitting my job to travel the world… Why?[/fusion_title][fusion_text]These days, it seems like everyone is quitting their job to travel the world. I do not plan on doing that anytime soon.
First of all, I enjoy having a place that I call “home”. Have you ever been on a trip and thought to yourself “this is really fun, but I am looking forward to going home”.
Yeah, me too.
Having a home means that you can take a break from your travel, kick up your feet, relax, and enjoy doing absolutely nothing. Or, in my case, reviewing all my photos, editing them, and writing a lengthy blog post or two. Whatever you enjoy doing in your spare time that is not traveling is likely what you’ll be missing.
My cat Oliver knows what it means to relax!
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Hiking Fox Glacier in New Zealand
I am sure that all these travel bloggers that I see posting about their constant travels are having an adventure of a lifetime. That is awesome! I don’t think constant travel is for me though. I know that I am the type of person to get burnt out pretty quickly on that type of lifestyle.
Millcreek Canyon, SLC
Now, frequent trips is another story. I can definitely do that type of travel. It means I get to come home at the end of a trip and see my kitties and return to the status quo. People underestimate the value of a routine. It means you can go the gym regularly, cook at home, save money, and plan for the future.
[/fusion_text][fusion_separator style_type=”single|dotted” top_margin=”” bottom_margin=”” sep_color=”#81d742″ border_size=”” icon=”fa-home” icon_circle=”yes” icon_circle_color=”#1e73be” width=”” alignment=”center” class=”” id=””/][fusion_title size=”1″ content_align=”left” style_type=”none” sep_color=”” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”” class=”” id=””]Let’s get practical…[/fusion_title][fusion_text]Unlike most of my peers, I actually do value climbing the career ladder. I want to feel a sense of success in my career, not just at home or through travel. I spent four years getting a college degree in order to hopefully gain more success in my career. Granted, I did get a degree in Parks, Recreation and Tourism… But that’s a large umbrella of careers and it doesn’t imply that I only travel for a living. As an employee of a large hotel chain, I do get pretty awesome deals on hotels when I plan in advance. 😉
Graduation from University of Florida
I know a few friends that have chosen to travel before getting a job, which I applaud and I am a teensy-bit jealous happy for them. 🙂 I also know a couple friends that plan on working for a couple years before taking off around the world. After being in the “real”ish world for a couple years, I think that it might hurt me (career-wise) to really do that. Employers look at a gap in time and wonder what you were doing. Even if you might’ve been doing something awesome and gaining worldly experience, it might cost you a job opportunity.
As sad as it is, the reality is that employers have so many applications/resumes to go through, they don’t have time to give you the benefit of the doubt about that one, two, or longer year span that you don’t have a job listed.
Hiking near the Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina
I am planning on putting in the time and hard work to get what I want out of the career I am shooting for.
After all, you get out what you put in.[/fusion_text][fusion_separator style_type=”single|dotted” top_margin=”” bottom_margin=”” sep_color=”#81d742″ border_size=”” icon=”fa-home” icon_circle=”yes” icon_circle_color=”#1e73be” width=”” alignment=”center” class=”” id=””/][fusion_title size=”1″ content_align=”left” style_type=”none” sep_color=”” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=”” class=”” id=””]Millennials are a different breed.[/fusion_title][fusion_text]
Family Vacation to Key West, FL
Bottom line is that my generation is a different type of generation. We were told from the beginning that we are special, and if we believe hard enough, our dreams will come true.
I think that this is creating a false sense of security and getting our hopes up a little too quickly. Success is a series of failures, hard work, trying different paths, and time.
Grand Canyon of Yellowstone
I love to travel, but I want to feel a sense of accomplishment… and I like a steady, reliable income. Let’s do it all! Let’s have a home, with a family, with plenty of vacations/travel, and a successful career.
Who is with me? Let’s have it all!
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