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I saved $50K to take a 'gap year' from work. It helped me reprioritize my life and find joy.

Thu, 01/02/2025 - 04:56

Tech Insider : Travel, Business

Alma Rex-Ezonfade wears a white dress, seated on a pink chair with a pink wall behind her — Alma Rex-Ezonfade

Careers, as-told-to, contributor-2024, jane-zhang, thought-leadership, sabbatical, gap-year

When I was 30, my mom gave me $15,000 to spend on a gap year in Italy instead of a house or wedding. I have no regrets.

Tue, 11/26/2024 - 07:37

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel

Rooftops and cathedral di Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence, Italy, with mountains and bright-blue sky in the background — With my mom's help, I lived in Florence, Italy, at the end of 2023 and early 2024.
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Travel, Travel, Italy, gap-year, single-people, mother-daughter, money

My son and I deciding whether he'll go straight to college or take a gap year. I'm fine with whatever he chooses.

Tue, 09/03/2024 - 06:06

Photo of young man wearing a backpack with skateboard looped through it from behind at sunset. — Stephanie Kaloi's son (not pictured) is deciding whether to go straight to college or take a gap year.
Alvaro Medina Jurado/Getty Images

Education, Parenting, Parenting, parenting-freelancer, Education, College, gap-year

I'm quitting my job at a big tech company to travel. Hustle culture is overrated — I'm taking a year off.

Fri, 08/23/2024 - 11:19

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel

An image of a businesswoman stressed and tired at work. — A project manager at a big tech firm is putting her burgeoning career on hold to focus on her mental health.
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Careers, Travel, Tech, gap-year, gen-z, work-trends, Travel

I spent two months working on a farm in South Korea for free lodging and food. It was hard work, but I saved at least $2,000.

Sun, 08/04/2024 - 22:24

Tech Insider : Travel

Composite image of a man weeding on the left and a hand picking chestnuts on the right. — Tim Winkler sought volunteer experiences on his travels to save costs and immerse himself in local culture.
Tim Winkler

Travel, Careers, gap-year, graduate, Farms, south-korea, as-told-to

Burned out from their healthcare jobs, this millennial couple sold almost everything to take a gap year around the world

Sun, 07/28/2024 - 19:27

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel

A woman and man pose in front of a lake at Ang Thong national park, Thailand. — Katie Flynn and Bhavik Mistry decided to take a gap year, and have visited Ang Thong National Park in Thailand.
Katie Flynn and Bhavik Mistry

Travel, health, Travel, gap-year, Canada, Millennials, burn-out

Chinese millennials and Gen Zers have had enough of work, so they're embracing 'naked resignations'

Sat, 07/06/2024 - 05:52

Tech Insider : Travel

A woman looking up at trees in Xi'an, China. — This feeling of monotony and overwork has inspired unsatisfied workers to push back, one expert said.
Zhang Yuan/China News Service/VCG via Getty Images

Careers, Travel, Jobs, China, gap-year, gen-z, millennial

Some millennial and Gen X parents are leaving it all behind to spend 6 figures on a family gap year. Here's how they budget and 'worldschool' their kids.

Wed, 05/01/2024 - 10:20

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy, Travel

Claire Williams and her family standing in front of Lake Bled, Slovenia/Sri Lanka. — Claire Williams and her family in Lake Bled, Slovenia/Sri Lanka. They strategically planned to start in the northern hemisphere and end up in the southern hemisphere's summer so they could pack for one season.
Claire Williams

economy, finance, Parenting, economy, Parenting, Travel, worldschooling

I'm taking an 8-month break from my job to focus on my mental health and goals. Here's how I planned and saved for it.

Mon, 09/25/2023 - 05:10

taryn williams on a mountaintop — Taryn Williams.
Taryn Williams/Insider

Careers, BI-freelancer, travels, south-america, sabbatical, gap-year, career-break

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