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Gadling Podcast: Quit Your job
It is my
guess that very few folks know that June 24th is the International Day of
Leisure. I didn't. But that doesn't mean it's not something to add to your calendar. But more than that, I wonder
how many have ever considered taking not just a day, but a whole year off. Ditching the cube and the bleat of the fax
machine for 365 days of travel or self-improvement?
Well, that's what our newest podcast is all about. Our interview is with is with Dean LaTourrette and Kristine Enea, the authors of the new book: Time Off: The Upside to Downtime. These two "leisure experts" explain how they came to write the book, and tell some stories and details about how you, too, can bail for a year…or a month…or however long it takes you to make your life a little richer.
Host: Erik Olsen.
Format: 22 minutes
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Willy Dec 18th 2005 5:07PM
Best podcast yet! You asked great questions, and they supplied solid, interesting information. I've wanted to do a lengthy-ish, round-the-world trip for some time, and this podcast inspired me even further.
Something I think was UNDERemphasized on the podcast is how cheap so many places overseas are: choose carefully, and you can live like a king (or queen) for a fraction of your living expenses in the U.S. For example, I spent 3 months in Southern Africa and spent under $2000, including airfare!
Thanks, also, for mentioning volunteering while traveling. Doing good while enjoying yourself makes the experience MUCH more worthwhile. And for those concerned that they can't take off time because it'll damage a career, think: you can list volunteer activities on a resume!
Robert Dec 18th 2005 5:07PM
Your website is very consistent and well-organized. Everything's on its place... Great job!