A tech professional saved money and planned a year-long travel sabbatical to experience new cultures and reflect on life goals. Friends and family express concerns that a break could be irresponsible, cause career setbacks, or appear selfish when others seek employment. The planner has prepared an itinerary, budgeted carefully, and explored freelancing or volunteering options to reduce risk. The advice encourages trusting personal judgment, proceeding boldly, journaling and blogging to document learning, staying alert for future opportunities, and maintaining confidence in the ability to take care of oneself while traveling.
I want to see the world, experience different cultures and give myself space to reflect on what I really want in life. Lately, though, whenever I bring up this idea to friends or family, they tell me it's irresponsible. They worry I'll fall behind in my career or lose my momentum in such a competitive industry. Some even say I'm being selfish for stepping away from a stable job when others are struggling to find one.
Listen to your own voice. You have planned well, saved and plotted your course. There are risks with every decision, but it sounds like you have done your best to consider the risks and weigh the odds. Be bold and take your trip. Enjoy your adventure. Journal about what you see and experience. Consider creating a blog where you talk about what you are seeing and learning.
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