tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2258898549308554189.post487071377409373572..comments2009-10-13T18:01:59.130-05:00Sarah Vonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13714179408766699953noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2258898549308554189.post-40655756843289454542009-10-13T18:01:59.130-05:002009-10-13T18:01:59.130-05:00I agree with everything that you said - it&#39;s so important for people to remember that they.are.not.their.jobs. Jobs are fluid. I think people forget that they have the option of finishing a job, of leaving, of trying something new, once they&#39;re in a &#39;career&#39; job.<br /><br />Work towards something, instead of just working!A.T.http://www.blogger.com/profile/04769703156952090450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2258898549308554189.post-19586068729161570072009-10-09T18:00:59.803-05:002009-10-09T18:00:59.803-05:00I would also recommend direct deposit into your savings account. You never see it, so you&#39;re never tempted to spend it!Daniellenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2258898549308554189.post-60105987821045228752009-10-08T22:28:47.002-05:002009-10-08T22:28:47.002-05:00This is really excellent, practical advice. I agree with it all and I totally wish I had the creativity and linguistic skills to be able to write a response like that too!Melissa from Wellynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2258898549308554189.post-20952110871592549502009-10-08T17:13:03.874-05:002009-10-08T17:13:03.874-05:00Spot on! Money buys the freedom to pursue ones dream !Young Wertherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08425738709559520380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2258898549308554189.post-34959916955278448612009-10-08T15:59:14.415-05:002009-10-08T15:59:14.415-05:00The same advice you gave her... Its so cool to have a well payed job that you like but most of the time it doesn&#39;t work that way... I know two guys who were working in a factory as administrative assistants (they hate their job) but when they had enough money they open a hostel for students and people who don&#39;t want to spend all their money in hotels... so now they are very known , they are part of hostel international and get to know people from all parts of the world everyday... you need money to pursuit your dreams :)anahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17325295647490417692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2258898549308554189.post-86478782441271224282009-10-08T15:53:13.805-05:002009-10-08T15:53:13.805-05:00I think this is VERY sensible advise. If you are lucky enough to have a job right now, hold on to it! Stash that money away, and adventure on at a time when you might actually have a chance of getting a job when you return. Good luck!Kittyhttp://www.abellevie.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2258898549308554189.post-56926452648429186742009-10-08T15:50:37.041-05:002009-10-08T15:50:37.041-05:00My advice would be take the job.. Like you said you can leave anytime and everything needs funding. Unfortunately… Especially in this economic downfall where employers seem to be paying LESS if you can get a decent paying job it will make things a lot easier to have money behind you in the future. Wherever you decide to go! <br /><br />xKatiehttp://musicamor.com/vinny/fuckhammer/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2258898549308554189.post-75257716940364779552009-10-08T13:07:06.636-05:002009-10-08T13:07:06.636-05:00I just had this exact same issue, except I have the opportunity to set up a business! If I choose business and cash over travel, it means I can&#39;t go to South America for at least three years - my dad runs a similar business and he managed one week a year skiing for the first few years. I want to volunteer in Peru for a few months, and soon. <br />I have a few months to make up my mind, but i&#39;m currently erring on the side of...travel. We shall see...Ameliahttp://thecasualartofprocrastination.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2258898549308554189.post-43031558557297847802009-10-08T12:19:54.647-05:002009-10-08T12:19:54.647-05:00I;d add to this to say: do the interviews, get the acceptance, then talk to them about a formal postponement of enrolling.akbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07920153126030652163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2258898549308554189.post-7674508863688502972009-10-08T08:46:14.753-05:002009-10-08T08:46:14.753-05:00I like your advice as well, Sarah. Having enough funds to travel and get back on her feet when she returns will make the year or so postponement worth it in reduced stress, I&#39;m sure!Kyliehttp://kyliecrashescars.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2258898549308554189.post-36886387334531880752009-10-08T08:45:30.169-05:002009-10-08T08:45:30.169-05:00Fortunately life isn&#39;t static, there&#39;s trying things out, there&#39;s compromising. There&#39;s leaving one phase for entering another. Taking up employment doesn&#39;t rule out travelling or school at a later date.Jessikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15132049392554019770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2258898549308554189.post-88308162094225470862009-10-08T06:51:40.061-05:002009-10-08T06:51:40.061-05:00Super advice, Sarah. <br />I think we often find ourselves in situations that we think are &quot;one or the other&quot; when the best course of action is a compromise.Ahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03567447242516204840noreply@blogger.com