Anyone here ever just take a few months off from the rat race? I feel like I'm not doing anyone any favors by dragging my feet into work and praying that 5pm rolls around. I want my life back and im just burnt out. Would love to get laid off to collect some severance and unemployment. How do blind? TC 108
Yes I did, left my last job in March and joined FB in September
Yep. And come back rested and making more money. Last time I took 5 months off. Vacationed, worked 1:1 with a job coach to determine a career plan, and worked out of a small business incubator so I could get to know cool people during the day. It was great. Ive done this 2-3 times. I think I’m over my quota until I marry wealthy.
Yes, between every job.
Did it, loved it, cant wait to do it again. Took a decent severance, roadtripped, got drunk without thinking about the 3 day hangover. Turn off your phone for the first week.
I did a year at 33 back packing as I had severance; great times, and I rented my place in London out. Just looking to get retired in Thailand now soon. I can't take the cold any longer ! And I live in the North Bay, ha ha !
Yeap. Worth it every time. Gives you time to really think and reassess where you want to go and how to set yourself up.
Forced break here. I got let go back in 2009. Greatest thing that happened to me. It was amazing to no have work stress. Since then I learned not to stress work as well.
Are you working now?
Lol I looked at what I wrote and I see why you ask the question. Yes I am working, but I dont define myself by my career/job/income anymore. I went 6 months without an income and it was so amazing.
tips on getting laid off? Not kidding
Leave with self respect with your savings.
LOL Sorry I completely get what you're saying but I've got no pride left. the company makes millions while I eat table scraps.
My financial goal is 1M then I'll take some time off and eventually do work I find meaningful (likely open source). Until then I'm going to grind (almost halfway there).
Yes, many times