Before quitting your job to travel the world, there are some important things you need to know! Don’t end up with no money and no place to go! Take our advice and enjoy your traveling experience! Don’t quit your job just to travel
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Travel is not cheap
Before you quit your job, do some research. Sure, there are times when it makes sense. Maybe you have a ton of cash saved up, or maybe you’ve got another high-paying gig lined up after your travels. But for most people who are looking at taking time off from work for fun and frolic—and who don’t have trust funds—it’s probably not going to be worth it financially.
There are often hidden costs in traveling that can add up quickly: Say, for example, you want to visit six countries in a month (which is actually on the low end).
Doing so might run you $1,000 each per week if everything goes smoothly—and that doesn’t include flights.
Traveling means working while you travel
Many people think that traveling means going from place to place with little or no work involved, but that’s not true. If you’re living out of a backpack, working while you’re traveling is pretty much inevitable.
Unless you’ve saved up enough money to cover three months’ worth of expenses at home, odds are you’re going to have to earn some cash while on your trip. Besides, when else will you learn valuable skills like budgeting and money management? Even if you don’t need to make money for yourself, many travelers choose to do so in order to help fund their travels.
For example, if you’re staying in hostels or couch surfing, chances are good that someone will ask if they can buy something from you (such as food). You might also get lucky and find a local who offers to pay for your time together (for example, by offering lessons in exchange for food). Whatever it is that you do, remember: it’s okay to say no.
It might feel rude at first—especially if they offer more than once—but there are plenty of ways to say no without being rude. You could even try saying yes instead!
Working while traveling allows you to explore longer
One of my favorite parts about traveling while working was never feeling rushed or limited by time. Because I had an income, I could stay at a place as long as I wanted and explore every nook and cranny that caught my eye.
Even if you’re not sure how long you’ll be gone, remember there are no strict time limits on when you have to be back (aside from paying rent).
Time is on your side—and not in some bad way.
If you can, start saving now
Of course, quitting your day job is much easier said than done. One of today’s most popular hacks is simply saving as much money as possible in order to give yourself financial freedom. While I don’t recommend quitting a stable 9-to-5 for a long period of time, there are plenty of ways you can incorporate travel into your schedule—without giving up work.
If you want to see the world but don’t want to be away from home for too long, consider taking a vacation or two throughout each year, working during off-peak seasons so you can afford it.