I think the question you have to ask yourself is: What is more important ? Money or life ??

Imagine travelling and seeing exotic new places and meeting people and experiencing things which is beyond most peoples comprehension.

You seem well motivated, educated and good at your job (or you wouldnt be where you are today) so I doubt you would have a problem finding another well paid job at the end of your travells or even starting again from scratch. 1/5 of your income sounds like it maybe still more than most earn anyway.

May i ask how old you are ??

You may find that after 12 months of travelling, all your previous ideas of "contentment" are no longer relavent and your perspective on life may change completely and you will probably hate the thought of going back to your old job and career.

Do you enjoy your job or is it just a good way to make good money ??

If your serious about wanted to get away and travel, then save hard for 12-18 months. I bet that would be quite a wedge huh ? You could travel for years OR just go for 6 months and still have a nice nest egg to see you over until business picks up again.

You are in a very desirable situation which most would envy. You have the money and means to do whatever you want and also have the skills and experience to fall back into a job when you return..

I guess you already have savings or a house too ?

But... I think that if you do let lose and go for it, the idea of coming back to a long day at the office for big bucks probably wont hold the same appeal as it does now.

Travell comfortably for 12 months and see how you feel after. It sounds like you need a change in your life.



Another option is to give me $20,000 and ill go travelling for you and send you all the pictures

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