Meet Career Break Veterans, Plan, Go!
"If you knew you wouldn't make it to your next birthday, how would you change your life right now?" Would a career break seem more of a priority? Would it be easier to plan and take a career break?
This is the question Warren and Betsy Talbot asked themselves years ago. It is what ultimately pushed them over the edge to take the career break leap of faith. They then spent the next 25 months selling everything they owned, saving money, and revamping their lifestyle to make their dreams a reality. But before they left, they helped us host the first Seattle Meet Plan Go event in 2010 - this is how I came to meet Warren and Betsy and from that point on I was a fan. Their energy, enthusiasm, and business sense is tremendous. In fact - I'm so enthralled by them - I have agreed to travel with them this fall in Turkey as the 3 of us tackle the Lycian Way - a 520 km hiking trail in southern Turkey.
They left in 2010 and have been on the move ever since - evolving their career break into a lifestyle change and new career. After 3 years on the road they are experts (and authors) on many things such as how to prepare for a career break, downsizing, saving money for a career break, getting over your fears, and housesitting. That's why we are extremely excited to have authors, veteran career breakers, travelers, and entrepreneurs Warren and Betsy Talbot of Married with Luggage join us for a (free) Meet Plan Go meet-up on Tuesday, June 25, 5:30-8:30PM (PST) at Dear Mom in San Francisco.
One of the biggest hurdles that prevents people from taking a career break is being overwhelmed by the process. "Where do I even start?" is a common question we hear. If you are in San Francisco - then we'll help you answer this question. Come join Warren and Betsy Talbot on Tuesday, June 25 as they discuss starting a business on the road and share their story and the stories of all the people they have met along the way. We'll also have an open Q&A where people can ask whatever they like about how Warren and Betsy made their travel dreams come true.
If you're on that ledge but can't seem to take the leap, maybe this can be the little nudge you need.
The event is free, but please register here as space is limited. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.
And if you aren't near San Francisco - then check out our event with Warren, Betsy, and Jannell Howell in NYC on July 2nd!
See all of our local events in our Meet Plan Go! Event Calendar
Leah on Mon, 6th Jun 2011 8:12 am
I really enjoyed reading your post. I am thirty-two soon and have itchy feet that are ready to try out foreign soils.
It is a fear of leaving the security of the day to day grind of paying the bills and living a safe and non-challenging way of life that has put me on hold for some time.
I hope (as it has I) your post will inspire others to go and follow their bliss – Leah 🙂
Patricia GW on Mon, 6th Jun 2011 8:54 am
Travel and experiencing a new culture really has put it into perspective, and filled that void with purpose (and joy).
In three weeks I’ll be moving to Paris myself for one month. I have the same feeling – the incredible surreal realization that I’m going to be living there…. it’s thrilling!!
Abby on Mon, 6th Jun 2011 2:11 pm
Oh, Jenny! Escargot isn’t palatable — it’s delicious! I love your writing style; it’s so fun and energetic. Can you believe how far we’ve come? Everyone, Jenny and I were in the exact same industry and have known each other online and via work emails for years and years. But we’ve only met once, many, many years ago. And one of those jobs she was sleeping next to her BlackBerry for was one I’d just left. And now she’s 33 and living abroad, just like I was last year. Kindred spirits. Jenny, you’re a true inspiration — I can’t wait to see how your adventure unfolds!
Debbie Beardsley on Mon, 6th Jun 2011 3:22 pm
Your life in Paris sounds ideal. It is nice to read about people who follow their dreams instead of wishing they had! Enjoy the rest of your journey.
Terriaw on Tue, 7th Jun 2011 1:40 pm
Wow, fabulous and well said! I love your new outlook on like. After experiencing career burnout and feeling a little lost and purposeless lately, you have encouraged me. I look forward to seeing Paris someday!
Jenny on Tue, 7th Jun 2011 6:50 pm
merci for all the sweet comments! @abby we are soooo kindred spirits! well except when it comes to our differing feelings on escargot…;) and congrats patricia on the move! thrilling indeed!
shawna on Thu, 9th Jun 2011 1:32 am
you’ve reawakened my travel bug. must. return. to. france. (someday.) eat a croissant for me!
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G. Michael Schneider on Sun, 19th Jun 2011 3:36 pm
I am a firm believer in living and working overseas, just as you described. However, many of us actually like our jobs and our homes and are simply looking to renew and refresh our lives, not change it. However, you can have the same type of cultural experience without having to reach into your own wallet and without having to quit your day job–by taking what I call a “working vacation.” My wife and I have done this 15 separate times, from Australia to Zimbabwe, Turket to Tibet, Mauritius to Mongolia. I describe how to do it in my blog otherguysdime.wordpress.com and via Twitter at @otherguysdime. Learn how to have fun without having to have burn any of your bridges behind you.