5 months to go but then what ?

Hmm... my plan as of now is to consider quitting in Feb

But, that gives me 5 months to figure out my plans.  Because.. I am quite certain, quitting job with no plan == not a good idea.

Being bored or just sitting around is great.. but maybe, just maybe having a better plan laid out is best.

So far I am not sure.. let me meditate for the next 5 months.  Just thinking to exercise more, read, go snowboarding etc... maybe not enough for a whole year off ??

Wow that's fucked up

I looked at what was on my mind 1yr ago...  And holy shit it's the same fucking thing...

That is hella retarded.   I am apparently in an endless spiral.

I guess having a hot young gf didn't matter after all.   My focus is always about work and life satisfaction and doesn't have so much to do w girls maybe.

Opportunity and ability.. And potential

I think some of my angst in life is thinking that I have a lot of potential and opportunity but am not doing much with it.   I'm not unhappy or dissatisfied that I didn't go to Harvard or that I wasn't born rich,  I'm quite Ok with fate.  

So anyways what's it mean?   Hmm I'm pretty happy with the easy life I have but I think I need a change soon.   I am thinking about taking a year off I Feb.

Why Feb?   Just financial..  Waiting for bonus and stock vesting..  

I figure I can downsize and live off $50k a year..   Inclusive of modest travel and life enjoyment.   Maybe budget up to $75k - -  I'm tracking my expenses so I have a good idea what I spend on.  

Biggest factor is losing the easy job..  And the fact that once u leave japan it's hard to come back due to job market.   Then again why would I want to work in a market with no options??

The El cheapo factor is also losing income..  I won't be saving money so it'll be a net loss year or two before I recover.   If I typically save 75k a year (including stock and 401k) then I'm down up to 150k to do this.   Hmmmmmmm

Given I am lucky I can even consider this..  I probably should do it.   If I had married mk or the last gf..  Wow no way I could take a break.   This maybe the sign to just do it and force the hand? 

Or find more passion at current job!  Haha