It often surprises me how quickly people are to dismiss ideas from reality. There are "gap" year kids that travel the country living in vans that most people wouldn't drive, shower and bogart the internet from planet fitness ($20 membership) and "live the dream". That's what is amazing about the human race. We often find the way i…
It often surprises me how quickly people are to dismiss ideas from reality. There are "gap" year kids that travel the country living in vans that most people wouldn't drive, shower and bogart the internet from planet fitness ($20 membership) and "live the dream". That's what is amazing about the human race. We often find the way if we are willing to make it a priority. I've found that if money is the reason (or the excuse), that's a problem. We live in an age where its never been easier to thrive!
Yes! Exactly. Sabbaticals require privilege for sure - even if you live like a total dirtbag on time off, many folks can't afford not having a salary/benefits for that time. BUT, if it's a real priority, you can start saving up for a it a decade in advance. I've interviewed teachers, nonprofit employees, and many others who eked out a sabbatical through thrifty spending and saving over many years.
It often surprises me how quickly people are to dismiss ideas from reality. There are "gap" year kids that travel the country living in vans that most people wouldn't drive, shower and bogart the internet from planet fitness ($20 membership) and "live the dream". That's what is amazing about the human race. We often find the way if we are willing to make it a priority. I've found that if money is the reason (or the excuse), that's a problem. We live in an age where its never been easier to thrive!
Yes! Exactly. Sabbaticals require privilege for sure - even if you live like a total dirtbag on time off, many folks can't afford not having a salary/benefits for that time. BUT, if it's a real priority, you can start saving up for a it a decade in advance. I've interviewed teachers, nonprofit employees, and many others who eked out a sabbatical through thrifty spending and saving over many years.