Comments on: The Secret to Long Term Traveling

By: Tathata

Tathata — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:15:17 +0000

Who says you need to tell your boss the full truth? Telling him/her you’re moving on is enough. Make up a fiance that is accepting a job across the country so you have to go with him. Maybe you’re going back to school full time. Or you’re moving to take care of an elderly relative.
Then if/when you decide to search for full time work in an area that requires professional references, your boss will still have that ‘professional’ opinion of you that you desire.

Besides, if you let your guilt about how someone else might feel in response to something you’re doing for yourself rule your life…. well, you’ll be quite limited

By: Tathata

Tathata — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:11:08 +0000

I enjoyed reading this. You have spoken well for many like-minded travelers.

Traveling is not just about seeing things, it’s about overcoming fears most of all. It’s about getting into the mind set of ‘you won’t know until you try’. It’s about learning to live in the moment, and trusting yourself that if you really need something (for example, money to eat / find shelter for a given day… or continue your travels), you WILL find a way to make that happen.

Thanks for writing and for being a catalyst for discussion!

By: Renee

Renee — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 09:00:41 +0000

I”ve had the travel lust my entire life. I am 25 but terrified, mainly of safety. I also need a travel companian. Without one I will lose my mind. I like to share and experience things with friends. I don’t want to leave for another country without a trusty travel companian. How do I get over this fear so I can accomplish my dream before it’s too late and I lose all hope. I know I’m pathetic. Work with me here.

By: Francis Tapon

Francis Tapon — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 02:23:01 +0000

Well said. Another secret that’s related to what Matt said is that people usually can accomplish whatever is #1 on their list of to-dos. They may not accomplished #2, 3, 4, and 5, but usually we always do #1. So if you’re not traveling, then it’s not your #1.

By: NomadicMatt

NomadicMatt — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 15:35:21 +0000

No she has a point. They shouldn’t be there. I fixed them. And yes this was written years ago.

By: Steven

Steven — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 08:32:52 +0000

The question is: Does it matter what one persons perception of you will be when the payoff is doing what you want with your life? Your boss will care for about two days, then just continue on with hisher life, only every now and then having you recur in hisher mind. One should not guide their life off of what they think someone is going to think about them, especially a BOSS! It isn’t your spouse, its a boss! This person’s perceptions of you just…. don’t matter, especially after you quit! It’s your life, dissolve the spotlight effect and move the locus of control to inside your own head! Best wishes! Just do it! Mazel Tov!

By: Steven

Steven — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 08:27:52 +0000

Kara @ the Vacation Gals….. I believe what I just witnessed was you, probably working for a travel agency, getting upset at this Matt guy for saying that your profession is ultimately not necessary. Do you want to be that person “correcting” him? Do you think you are the only person that when reading feels the need to do what you did? I noticed them, I just know that it DOESN’T MATTER.

By: Jack

Jack — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 05:27:03 +0000

I don’t know how Matt earns his money but me I use different “tiny gig” websites where I can earn $50-$100 for a few hours of work a day doing programming/development. I hope the trend continues and these sites become more commonplace.

By: Jack

Jack — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 05:23:48 +0000

haha. I did it for 10 years at 4 different companies. I have NO CLUE how people do it. I’m *DONE*

By: Aaron

Aaron — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 04:06:00 +0000

well said fella…