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  • Are you really watching this video at work?

  • It's time to stop dreaming about traveling the world and make it happen.

  • Not next year, but right now.

  • I'm Marko. I'm Alex.

  • And you're watching Vagabrothers, your go-to guide for travel tips, inspiration,and vlogs here on YouTube.

  • In this video we're going to help you make a plan to quit your job,

  • travel the world, and do it all without pissing off your boss.

  • So if you haven't already, hit that subscribe button and turn on notifications

  • for more inspiration to escape a nine-to-five.

  • Without further ado, sit up straight pretend to be working....

  • maybe put some headphones in.

  • This is how you quit your job to travel the world,

  • but not pissing off your boss.

  • Oh yeah.. that too.

  • Before we get started, let's take a step back.

  • Why quit a perfectly well-paying job to travel the world?

  • It goes completely against a lot of the advice

  • we were given by society and parents.

  • All right kiddo. Well, I'm going to tell you how it's going to go.

  • You're going to keep your head down and focus on your career.

  • You make some money, put a down payment on a house, get married, have kids.

  • Maybe you can travel when you retire, say seventy, seventy five...

  • Eh, why not eighty? That sounds good.

  • Well, times have changed.

  • Our generation is less likely to receive the generous retirement benefits that our parents did,

  • and fewer people are willing to wait until retirement to travel the world.

  • Plus with smartphones keeping us connected 24/7,

  • it's harder than ever to unplug and separate work and personal life.

  • Burnout is a real problem,

  • and there's no better solution than a little bit of time off.

  • Or maybe your inner voice is screaming at you to do something....

  • travel the world, write a book, or change up your life completely.

  • Whatever it is, it's not your nine-to-five.

  • It's time to scratch that itch.

  • Start by making a plan.

  • Ask yourself what do you want to get out of this break?

  • Maybe you want to check a couple of things off your bucket list.

  • If you do click here for inspiration.

  • If you had all time and money in the world, what would you do?

  • How can you get paid to do what you love?

  • Answering these difficult questions will give you the direction you need to make a plan.

  • Above all do you want to return to your current job?

  • If not hold a beat; if yes find out if your company offers sabbaticals.

  • But bros, what's a sabbatical?

  • Glad you asked, Brosef.

  • The word sabbatical comes from the Hebrew word, "shabbat."

  • Literally sabbath or a ceasing to work.

  • And the Bible commands we take one year off of every seven years from work.

  • These days to take a sabbatical,

  • you're probably going to have to negotiate with your boss.

  • And although it's less common in the United States than say in Europe or Australia,

  • many companies are realizing the importance of retaining

  • talented employees by giving them some well deserved break time.

  • Usually sabbaticals are offered after a couple years of work, but not always.

  • Deloitte offers sabbaticals after just six months, and some offer paid sabbaticals.

  • You can literally get paid to be at the beach instead of the office.

  • That's what you call a radical sabbatical.

  • Ask how much time off your boss has granted other coworkers in the past.

  • Six months to a year is not uncommon, but

  • six weeks is the same amount of time as a maternity leave.

  • Most companies are already familiar with giving that much time off.

  • And if you're quitting your job for good,

  • make your own sabbatical by scheduling some free time before you start your next job.

  • Obviously, it's not as sweet as a paid sabbatical,

  • but it does give you the freedom to take as much time off as your budget will allow.

  • But no matter which route you decide to take, now comes the hardest part...

  • telling your boss.

  • Quitting your job or requesting time off is not easy.

  • Just like asking for a raise, these conversations can get awkward.

  • You need to stick your neck out a little bit, and

  • prepare yourself for possible rejection.

  • It's an unavoidable step, but one you should handle tactfully

  • if you ever want to come back or put them down as a reference.

  • Hey, everybody listen...

  • Screw you, screw you.

  • You're cool. Screw you. I'm out.

  • By this time next week, I'll be sitting in Thailand sipping a special milkshake, waiting for the full moon party

  • Adios losers.

  • No, no. Just resist the temptation.

  • Frame your decision as a chance for personal growth... important time before marriage, kids, and a mortgage.

  • Make it clear that you do not intend just to goof off,

  • that you will return to work as a more well-rounded and productive employee.

  • Mention up front any skills or hobbies that you're going to be working on during your sabbatical.

  • Then relate how these skills or hobbies will improve your productivity and your presence in the workplace.

  • Remember, you're pitching this idea so write it out,

  • practice in the mirror, and pick a good time to say it...

  • Friday afternoons or right before a holiday is best,

  • not when your boss has got a ton of her own work or two days before your trip.

  • Follow these steps and chances are she'll say yes.

  • The hard part is over,

  • but there are still a few crucial loose ends to tie up.

  • Give your boss fair warning before your departure,

  • and do everything in your power to make sure your replacement is brought up to speed before you leave.

  • When the big day arrives, part ways with class and leave a thoughtful gift.

  • Follow up a few weeks later with a postcard from the road thanking them for the opportunity to pursue this dream.

  • Just make sure to go easy on the "humblebrag."

  • All of this seems like a hassle, but trust us.

  • You'll be happy a year later when you have to put your boss's name as a reference for a new job.

  • You did it. You're free. Now what are you going to do?

  • Sure you can spend the first week celebrating, vegetating, or sleeping,

  • but don't squander this opportunity.

  • You told your boss this was about personal growth, right?

  • Now live up to the promise.

  • Set yourself up for success by committing early.

  • Buy those plane tickets while they're still cheap, and make major reservations

  • so there's no turning back.

  • Keeping a journal is a great way to track your progress,

  • hone your intuition, and learn to listen to your heart.

  • And if you want to become more creative,

  • I highly recommend buying The Artist's Way.

  • It's a 12-week course to unlock your creativity.

  • I'll put a link to the workbook in the info box.

  • Give yourself space to explore your passions,

  • especially hobbies you've neglected or dreams that you've buried.

  • Resist the urge to plan every minute of every day, and instead allow yourself to be open to the

  • experiences as they come to you.

  • Wander, linger, improvise.

  • Who knows where the road will lead?

  • Last but not least, enforce the boundaries of your sabbatical.

  • Keep work emails to an absolute minimum, and turn off your phone.

  • Be present, and don't forget that being productive is not required for personal growth.

  • Oftentimes, it's the opposite.

  • Eventually your sabbatical will end and you will need to return to work or try to find a new job.

  • But take some time to process all of the experiences you've just had so you have something

  • thoughtful and meaningful to say during your job interview.

  • Hey boss, long time no see.

  • Dude, I got to tell you about this one time at the full moon party in Thailand.

  • Things got crazy.

  • No, Brosef, no.

  • Focus on the skills that you learned,

  • whether it's "mejor espanol" or greater self-reliance,

  • and pick a few stories that illustrate how travel helped you grow.

  • This will help you stick out from other job candidates.

  • Lastly and most importantly,

  • don't fall back into your old ruts.

  • Instead bring your lessons from the road

  • and integrate those into your everyday life

  • so you can walk through life deliberately,

  • even if it's just commuting to the office.

  • Okay, those are our tips on how to quit your job and travel the world without pissing off your boss.

  • If you have questions about how to pull it off yourself, put those in the comments section.

  • And other people who have successfully pulled off a sabbatical,

  • put your answers in there as well and your tips are appreciated.

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  • Keep it as short as possible.. better chance it will be in one of our future videos.

  • As always stay curious, keep exploring, and we will see you on the road.

  • Peace.

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