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
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