Comments on: My Last Week of Work http://2backpackers.com/550/reflections/my-last-week-of-work Travel around the world sharing budget travel tips, travel photos and adventure travel videos. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:43:56 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Kennethhttp://2backpackers.com/550/reflections/my-last-week-of-work#comment-973 Kenneth Thu, 21 Jan 2010 06:32:58 +0000 http://2backpackers.com/?p=550#comment-973 I couldn't have said it better myself. Thank God there are other like-minded folks out there. I couldn’t have said it better myself. Thank God there are other like-minded folks out there.

]]> By: Rhonahttp://2backpackers.com/550/reflections/my-last-week-of-work#comment-194 Rhona Wed, 02 Sep 2009 12:17:26 +0000 http://2backpackers.com/?p=550#comment-194 The same perception of giving up a career to travel as immature, different and unwise is very much present in Canada also. I say forget them. Do what you need to do. Even me moving to Germany is viewed as high unconventional and unwise-only because it is foreign to those around me. I won't be taking a career break but moving to a new culture and experiencing a different way of life is very important. Can't wait to keep reading about your adventures. The same perception of giving up a career to travel as immature, different and unwise is very much present in Canada also. I say forget them. Do what you need to do. Even me moving to Germany is viewed as high unconventional and unwise-only because it is foreign to those around me. I won’t be taking a career break but moving to a new culture and experiencing a different way of life is very important.
Can’t wait to keep reading about your adventures.

]]> By: Jasonhttp://2backpackers.com/550/reflections/my-last-week-of-work#comment-179 Jason Sun, 23 Aug 2009 20:37:44 +0000 http://2backpackers.com/?p=550#comment-179 Thanks Kevin, we are hoping to free our minds! Thanks Kevin, we are hoping to free our minds!

]]> By: kevinhttp://2backpackers.com/550/reflections/my-last-week-of-work#comment-166 kevin Fri, 21 Aug 2009 22:04:56 +0000 http://2backpackers.com/?p=550#comment-166 love this post excellent , couldn't agree with you more on this subject. why should we all have to work 9-5 job to feed our appetite for material goods. when you open your eyes to the world and realize that work is a kind of torture that every feels they have to endure you can see it for what it really is.Free your mind. love this post excellent , couldn’t agree with you more on this subject. why should we all have to work 9-5 job to feed our appetite for material goods. when you open your eyes to the world and realize that work is a kind of torture that every feels they have to endure you can see it for what it really is.

Free your mind.

]]> By: Jasonhttp://2backpackers.com/550/reflections/my-last-week-of-work#comment-158 Jason Thu, 20 Aug 2009 21:15:07 +0000 http://2backpackers.com/?p=550#comment-158 I think that spending some time traveling to unfamiliar places, experiencing different cultures and getting a better understanding of the world has many benefits. I agree, if everyone traveled, there would be no cities. But that is only if everyone was a permanent nomad. Companies today look for a diverse workforce. Diversity offers varying views on subjects, ultimately providing different ideas or solutions that otherwise might not be discovered. This same benefit can be realized by a civilization whose people have experienced more than just their local environment or culture. The new push for volunteerism in the United States is an example of the government realizing that organizations such as the Peace Corps provide a tremendous benefit to our society. The point of the article is for people to follow their dreams, but you have raised a point that does resonate with us. I feel strongly that not only diverse people, but diverse experiences can benefit a country such as the United States. I think that spending some time traveling to unfamiliar places, experiencing different cultures and getting a better understanding of the world has many benefits. I agree, if everyone traveled, there would be no cities. But that is only if everyone was a permanent nomad. Companies today look for a diverse workforce. Diversity offers varying views on subjects, ultimately providing different ideas or solutions that otherwise might not be discovered. This same benefit can be realized by a civilization whose people have experienced more than just their local environment or culture. The new push for volunteerism in the United States is an example of the government realizing that organizations such as the Peace Corps provide a tremendous benefit to our society. The point of the article is for people to follow their dreams, but you have raised a point that does resonate with us. I feel strongly that not only diverse people, but diverse experiences can benefit a country such as the United States.

]]> By: TThttp://2backpackers.com/550/reflections/my-last-week-of-work#comment-157 TT Thu, 20 Aug 2009 20:05:56 +0000 http://2backpackers.com/?p=550#comment-157 I do not think it's just a "North American" thing, and in fact, I don't think it's really that much of problem for the culture. Long long time ago, our ancestors quit being nomads and spending thousands of years to settle down. Some of us, for better or worse, still did not rid of the "walk around" gene, and we become misfits. That's all. The civilizations are built by people who stay put, in fact, when we travel, we visit people who stay put. That's why traveling is interesting - getting to know the locals. If everybody is moving everywhere, who is cooking your banana pancake? :-) As for the balance - it's hard to say what is balanced. Everybody has his or her own comfort zone. There is no point convincing others to travel more, just like it's silly for them to convince us to stay still. I do not think it’s just a “North American” thing, and in fact, I don’t think it’s really that much of problem for the culture. Long long time ago, our ancestors quit being nomads and spending thousands of years to settle down. Some of us, for better or worse, still did not rid of the “walk around” gene, and we become misfits. That’s all.
The civilizations are built by people who stay put, in fact, when we travel, we visit people who stay put. That’s why traveling is interesting – getting to know the locals. If everybody is moving everywhere, who is cooking your banana pancake? :-)
As for the balance – it’s hard to say what is balanced. Everybody has his or her own comfort zone. There is no point convincing others to travel more, just like it’s silly for them to convince us to stay still.

]]> By: Danny & Jillianhttp://2backpackers.com/550/reflections/my-last-week-of-work#comment-149 Danny & Jillian Fri, 14 Aug 2009 14:30:37 +0000 http://2backpackers.com/?p=550#comment-149 CONGRATS!!! Looking forward to seeing you on the road one of these days!!!! CONGRATS!!! Looking forward to seeing you on the road one of these days!!!!

]]> By: Jasonhttp://2backpackers.com/550/reflections/my-last-week-of-work#comment-142 Jason Tue, 11 Aug 2009 16:05:52 +0000 http://2backpackers.com/?p=550#comment-142 And we yearn for places like Laos! And we yearn for places like Laos!

]]> By: Danhttp://2backpackers.com/550/reflections/my-last-week-of-work#comment-141 Dan Tue, 11 Aug 2009 02:12:04 +0000 http://2backpackers.com/?p=550#comment-141 The movie A Map for Saturday had a pretty good look at this. Most Brook's colleagues had weird views on what he was doing, yeah it's unconventional but that doesn't make it wrong, it is sad that these ideals exist but then again if everyone thought the same places like Laos would have turned into Thailands, not that there is anything wrong with Thailand but it's nice to still have those less traveled places to find. The movie A Map for Saturday had a pretty good look at this. Most Brook’s colleagues had weird views on what he was doing, yeah it’s unconventional but that doesn’t make it wrong, it is sad that these ideals exist but then again if everyone thought the same places like Laos would have turned into Thailands, not that there is anything wrong with Thailand but it’s nice to still have those less traveled places to find.

]]> By: Jasonhttp://2backpackers.com/550/reflections/my-last-week-of-work#comment-134 Jason Fri, 07 Aug 2009 03:51:17 +0000 http://2backpackers.com/?p=550#comment-134 And I had a lot of junk. I am excited to get away from it all and enjoy more meaningful things in life. But, I can't deny that I am nervous. It's a big change. And I had a lot of junk. I am excited to get away from it all and enjoy more meaningful things in life. But, I can’t deny that I am nervous. It’s a big change.

]]> By: Jasonhttp://2backpackers.com/550/reflections/my-last-week-of-work#comment-133 Jason Fri, 07 Aug 2009 03:49:39 +0000 http://2backpackers.com/?p=550#comment-133 Thanks Molly. The truth is there is no better time. The time is always now, otherwise you run the risk of never doing it. Thanks for the favicon, looks great! Thanks Molly. The truth is there is no better time. The time is always now, otherwise you run the risk of never doing it. Thanks for the favicon, looks great!

]]> By: Kirstyhttp://2backpackers.com/550/reflections/my-last-week-of-work#comment-131 Kirsty Thu, 06 Aug 2009 16:07:41 +0000 http://2backpackers.com/?p=550#comment-131 Don't look back! ...I don't think you will. The world is full of people with the opinion that stuff in meaningless and once you get out there and meet them all, you will wonder why anyone back at home bothers with all that junk. Don’t look back! …I don’t think you will. The world is full of people with the opinion that stuff in meaningless and once you get out there and meet them all, you will wonder why anyone back at home bothers with all that junk.

]]> By: Molly Bermeahttp://2backpackers.com/550/reflections/my-last-week-of-work#comment-129 Molly Bermea Wed, 05 Aug 2009 18:00:33 +0000 http://2backpackers.com/?p=550#comment-129 LOVE THIS. :) totally agree. Even worse, you work in the car industry... talk about guilt guilt guilt for even thinking of leaving work on time. lol congrats to your for jumping out of the system. Good time for it too. LOVE THIS. :) totally agree. Even worse, you work in the car industry… talk about guilt guilt guilt for even thinking of leaving work on time. lol congrats to your for jumping out of the system. Good time for it too.

]]> By: lauren (yoga ninja mama)http://2backpackers.com/550/reflections/my-last-week-of-work#comment-111 lauren (yoga ninja mama) Thu, 30 Jul 2009 20:53:34 +0000 http://2backpackers.com/?p=550#comment-111 i love this post, and i love you for following your heart :).i'm a 23-year-old single mom with a wandering heart and a lust for adventure and anything unconventional. i've worked at a big financial firm for the past four years, and i'm also attending school to become a nurse. i dove headfirst into corporate life when i found out i was pregnant about four years ago. while i'm very proud of the circumstances i've thrived in in the corporate world and in my single mom world, my soul is searching for more. i want to travel, and the itch is more persistent and stronger with every passing year.i have a sabbatical coming up next year, marking my fifth year with my company, and my head is swimming with travel ideas. i dream of my son and i exploring southeast asia, europe, or holland. i can't wait to make these ideas a reality.i love your blog and i can't wait to read more :). thanks for sharing your story. i love this post, and i love you for following your heart :) .

i’m a 23-year-old single mom with a wandering heart and a lust for adventure and anything unconventional. i’ve worked at a big financial firm for the past four years, and i’m also attending school to become a nurse. i dove headfirst into corporate life when i found out i was pregnant about four years ago. while i’m very proud of the circumstances i’ve thrived in in the corporate world and in my single mom world, my soul is searching for more. i want to travel, and the itch is more persistent and stronger with every passing year.

i have a sabbatical coming up next year, marking my fifth year with my company, and my head is swimming with travel ideas. i dream of my son and i exploring southeast asia, europe, or holland. i can’t wait to make these ideas a reality.

i love your blog and i can’t wait to read more :) . thanks for sharing your story.

]]> By: Jasonhttp://2backpackers.com/550/reflections/my-last-week-of-work#comment-109 Jason Thu, 30 Jul 2009 02:11:55 +0000 http://2backpackers.com/?p=550#comment-109 I hope to get to that point in life. You guys are obviously seasoned travelers and it's become a significant part of your life. I will now pay attention and try to see when that time arrives where people start to think the same about us. Thanks for the insight! I hope to get to that point in life. You guys are obviously seasoned travelers and it’s become a significant part of your life. I will now pay attention and try to see when that time arrives where people start to think the same about us. Thanks for the insight!

]]> By: Dave and Debhttp://2backpackers.com/550/reflections/my-last-week-of-work#comment-105 Dave and Deb Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:03:38 +0000 http://2backpackers.com/?p=550#comment-105 Everyone used to react the same way to us. After you have been traveling for a while, they will come to expect it. Now everyone thinks it is weird when we spend too much time at home. We are always being asked, where are you going next, when are you leaving? Eventually you will seem like the normal one to your friends and family and they will start wondering why they aren't following in your footsteps:) Everyone used to react the same way to us. After you have been traveling for a while, they will come to expect it. Now everyone thinks it is weird when we spend too much time at home. We are always being asked, where are you going next, when are you leaving?
Eventually you will seem like the normal one to your friends and family and they will start wondering why they aren’t following in your footsteps:)

]]> By: Jasonhttp://2backpackers.com/550/reflections/my-last-week-of-work#comment-102 Jason Wed, 29 Jul 2009 02:37:54 +0000 http://2backpackers.com/?p=550#comment-102 And in the end it's about your happiness. I am not bashing work, it's just that we tend to put work first before everything else in life. Work is a part of our lives, but it shouldn't be our lives. It shouldn't stop us from doing the things we love, or think we might enjoy. Congratulations to you to, Andy. And in the end it’s about your happiness. I am not bashing work, it’s just that we tend to put work first before everything else in life. Work is a part of our lives, but it shouldn’t be our lives. It shouldn’t stop us from doing the things we love, or think we might enjoy. Congratulations to you to, Andy.

]]> By: Jasonhttp://2backpackers.com/550/reflections/my-last-week-of-work#comment-101 Jason Wed, 29 Jul 2009 02:34:39 +0000 http://2backpackers.com/?p=550#comment-101 That's very interesting. I laughed at the fact that it all seemed to become OKAY once you informed them you were also working. That’s very interesting. I laughed at the fact that it all seemed to become OKAY once you informed them you were also working.

]]> By: Jasonhttp://2backpackers.com/550/reflections/my-last-week-of-work#comment-100 Jason Wed, 29 Jul 2009 02:31:33 +0000 http://2backpackers.com/?p=550#comment-100 Maybe it's a North American thing... less California. Maybe it’s a North American thing… less California.

]]> By: Andy Geogheganhttp://2backpackers.com/550/reflections/my-last-week-of-work#comment-98 Andy Geoghegan Tue, 28 Jul 2009 19:02:58 +0000 http://2backpackers.com/?p=550#comment-98 Great stuff & congratulations for giving it up.I was the same, I regret not doing it four years sooner than I did when some of my friends packed in work to do a season in Whistler - my 'reason' was my career. That career became a burder around my neck, the pursuit of happiness was not being won in my 9-5 life (or 8-7 as it was).Having travelled for a year or so I don't consider myself more worldly or wise but I am certainly happier and far, far more relaxed.Good luck, I can't wait to read all about you adventure.Andy Great stuff & congratulations for giving it up.

I was the same, I regret not doing it four years sooner than I did when some of my friends packed in work to do a season in Whistler – my ‘reason’ was my career. That career became a burder around my neck, the pursuit of happiness was not being won in my 9-5 life (or 8-7 as it was).

Having travelled for a year or so I don’t consider myself more worldly or wise but I am certainly happier and far, far more relaxed.

Good luck, I can’t wait to read all about you adventure.

Andy

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