Life changing decision - any advice/experience?

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GrumpyGregry

Here for rides.
rich p said:
Leaving the job open and then coming back in 3 months to tell your work that you're not returning after all is a personal decision which only you can decide that you're comfortable with.
Other than that I'd say do it.

To which I shall court HUGE controversy and say two words.

Maternity & Leave

I've been burned myself on this twice so most employers should be used to it and not get too uptight.
 

GrumpyGregry

Here for rides.
rich p said:
Leaving the job open and then coming back in 3 months to tell your work that you're not returning after all is a personal decision which only you can decide that you're comfortable with.
Other than that I'd say do it.

To which I shall court HUGE controversy and say two words.

Maternity & Leave

I've been burned myself on this twice so most employers should be used to it and not get too uptight.
 

GrumpyGregry

Here for rides.
rich p said:
Leaving the job open and then coming back in 3 months to tell your work that you're not returning after all is a personal decision which only you can decide that you're comfortable with.
Other than that I'd say do it.

To which I shall court HUGE controversy and say two words.

Maternity & Leave

I've been burned myself on this twice so most employers should be used to it and not get too uptight.
 

just jim

Guest
BigonaBianchi said:
There is a right time to burn bridges, you will know when that time is right. Now is not that time. Take unpaid leave, go on tour and see how things go.

Indeed. O Canada!
 

just jim

Guest
BigonaBianchi said:
There is a right time to burn bridges, you will know when that time is right. Now is not that time. Take unpaid leave, go on tour and see how things go.

Indeed. O Canada!
 

just jim

Guest
BigonaBianchi said:
There is a right time to burn bridges, you will know when that time is right. Now is not that time. Take unpaid leave, go on tour and see how things go.

Indeed. O Canada!
 

Gromit

Über Member
Location
York
Take unpaid leave you might find that you come back refreshed and ready for work again. You can always quit if things don't work out later.
 

Gromit

Über Member
Location
York
Take unpaid leave you might find that you come back refreshed and ready for work again. You can always quit if things don't work out later.
 

Gromit

Über Member
Location
York
Take unpaid leave you might find that you come back refreshed and ready for work again. You can always quit if things don't work out later.
 
You seem to be confusing earning a living with going on holiday.
So you want to go on a very long holiday and not go out to work.

The key must simply be - What happens when you finish the long holiday when you have tired of it or run out of cash? I don't think we have enough info to sway you one way or the other as much depends on your situation in life.

I presently would work my holidays for a year for free if someone gave me a decent perm job, but that is only me applying my (dire) present situation on the issue.

Sorry if I have missed past posts but is say Lejog not enough to do? I think I would have got the bug out of my system with say two weeks holiday in the saddle.
 
You seem to be confusing earning a living with going on holiday.
So you want to go on a very long holiday and not go out to work.

The key must simply be - What happens when you finish the long holiday when you have tired of it or run out of cash? I don't think we have enough info to sway you one way or the other as much depends on your situation in life.

I presently would work my holidays for a year for free if someone gave me a decent perm job, but that is only me applying my (dire) present situation on the issue.

Sorry if I have missed past posts but is say Lejog not enough to do? I think I would have got the bug out of my system with say two weeks holiday in the saddle.
 
You seem to be confusing earning a living with going on holiday.
So you want to go on a very long holiday and not go out to work.

The key must simply be - What happens when you finish the long holiday when you have tired of it or run out of cash? I don't think we have enough info to sway you one way or the other as much depends on your situation in life.

I presently would work my holidays for a year for free if someone gave me a decent perm job, but that is only me applying my (dire) present situation on the issue.

Sorry if I have missed past posts but is say Lejog not enough to do? I think I would have got the bug out of my system with say two weeks holiday in the saddle.
 

fossyant

Ride It Like You Stole It!
Location
South Manchester
I have a mate who has done something similar, but he's paid off his mortgage, sold most of his stuff (including giving his dog to a new family), rented his house out and upped and offed to cyle round Africa, and who knows where....he may never come back.....

Go for unpaid leave, and see how you feel on your return....
 

fossyant

Ride It Like You Stole It!
Location
South Manchester
I have a mate who has done something similar, but he's paid off his mortgage, sold most of his stuff (including giving his dog to a new family), rented his house out and upped and offed to cyle round Africa, and who knows where....he may never come back.....

Go for unpaid leave, and see how you feel on your return....
 

fossyant

Ride It Like You Stole It!
Location
South Manchester
I have a mate who has done something similar, but he's paid off his mortgage, sold most of his stuff (including giving his dog to a new family), rented his house out and upped and offed to cyle round Africa, and who knows where....he may never come back.....

Go for unpaid leave, and see how you feel on your return....
 
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