{"id":1261,"date":"2015-12-08T22:50:41","date_gmt":"2015-12-08T22:50:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nextstopadventure.com\/?p=1261"},"modified":"2016-12-18T22:58:13","modified_gmt":"2016-12-18T22:58:13","slug":"4-reasons-i-am-not-quitting-my-job-to-travel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nextstopadventure.com\/index.php\/2015\/12\/08\/4-reasons-i-am-not-quitting-my-job-to-travel\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Reasons I Am Not Quitting My Job to Travel"},"content":{"rendered":"

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I am definitely not quitting my job to travel the world…\u00a0Why?[\/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.<\/p>\n

First of all, I enjoy having a place that I call “home”. Have you ever been on a trip and thought to yourself \u00a0“this is really fun, but I am looking forward to going home”.<\/p>\n

\"I<\/a><\/p>\n

Yeah, me too.<\/p>\n

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<\/em> traveling is likely what you’ll be missing.<\/p>\n

\"Oliver\"<\/a><\/p>\n

My cat Oliver knows what it means to relax!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

[\/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=””]Traveling for vacation is a novelty. If you choose to travel year-round, it’s not a “vacation” anymore.[\/fusion_title][fusion_text]\"Fox<\/a><\/p>\n

Hiking Fox Glacier in New Zealand<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

\"Millcreek<\/a><\/p>\n

Millcreek Canyon, SLC<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

[\/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. \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n

\"UF<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Graduation from University of Florida<\/strong><\/p>\n

I know a few friends that have chosen to travel before getting a job, which I applaud and I am a<\/del> teensy-bit jealous<\/del> happy for them. \ud83d\ude42 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<\/em> experience, it might cost you a job opportunity.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

\"Blue<\/a><\/p>\n

Hiking near the Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina<\/strong><\/p>\n

I am planning on putting in the time and hard work to get what I want out of the career I am shooting for.<\/p>\n

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]\"Southernmost<\/a><\/p>\n

Family Vacation to Key West, FL<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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<\/em>.<\/p>\n

\"Grand<\/a><\/p>\n

Grand Canyon of Yellowstone<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Who is with me? Let’s have it all!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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