Hey all,
Has anyone ever considered taking a year long break from IB or PE to travel? I'm seriously considering it and wanted to hear other people's perspectives on it, especially what job search would look like when I'd come back. I'm generally fine with a pay cut, not too worried about it. More worried that I'm wasting my life away working 90+ hours a week. I'm currently at a BB bank. Thanks in advance!
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Traveling will eventually become a chore, and you won't appreciate it as much as you would normally. Why not find a job that's remote, has great hours, little responsibility + flexibility, and you can stay there for a year? I have friends working at start-ups making 90k, 40 h weeks, and are able to work anywhere in the world. You'll then have money to live in decent living conditions.
From my experience, most backpackers I've met were broke, unhappy, and using travel to escape from their problems. Not saying that's you, but consider that. Also, you'll get tired from constantly being on the road, and your sleep quality might not be great depending on the hostel you're at (if you can afford a year of hotels, good for you!).
FYI hostel world.com is a great place to find hostels.