Why People Quit Everything To Travel

Many people want to travel the world and live a better life, and while there are many resources online for the logistical side of doing this... how does one actually gain the confidence and awareness to make it happen?
Well, today, I'll be in Osaka Japan and Bangkok Thailand to interview strangers who've done just that, to hear about their versions of how to quit your job to travel the world.
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[@Sprouht]

Have you ever quit your job to travel? Drop some advice for others to make it happen👇🏻

[@mitchamsathome]

Not for travel, but for nursing my girls, with the bonus of traveling more often!

[@elviremerrelle]

All the time I’m not fit for the standard of this word There are too many things I want to try and do Plus I get bored easily so dedicating myself to a career or a specific job is not for me at all It’s unfortunate I hve to pay to survive on this earth I never asked to be in

[@A_friendwithoutbenefits]

Quit my job to go travelling around SE Asia a few years ago. Even though I didn’t work during my travels and spent quite a bit of money, it was worth every single penny. If I hadn’t done that, I would still be wondering what might have been and regretting not going.

[@johnnyb.5818]

I'm actually thinking about it right now. This video is exactly what I needed to hear, although I still feel kinda stuck. Baby steps, I guess.

[@AvaBay]

Nope, I’m only 18 haha but this vid is encouraging if I ever wanted to 😁🥳

[@mushy111]

I quit my job as a lawyer 13 years ago at age 29. I was miserable, stressed, anxious, and overworked. I decided to dedicate my life to seeing and experiencing the world. I've been through 70 countries and had wonderful crazy experiences in every corner of the globe. It's the most fulfilling decision I ever made.

[@dianabalan]

What are you working in now, if I may ask?

[@jessclement7117]

And how did you afford your travels? I know that’s personal, but I don’t know how to do that and then afford a house or whatever later on in life. Thanks!

[@mushy111]

@@jessclement7117 Everyone is on their own path to make it work for themselves, not something I'll go into detail here. Although I'm grateful to have purchased two properties back home. Best of luck! 🙌

[@MountainGirlwIPA]

Me too. 😉Good for you❤

[@southlondon86]

Great to hear sir 👍🔥

[@irammalik927]

Some 9-5 jobs can be rewarding but the worst is when you hate it and are stuck due to financial and family obligations. That’s what you want to get out from

[@junal27]

well said

[@yanalalaqabaniempoweredsel7830]

Yes!

[@jego207]

Personally, I feel a strong sense of duty to take care of my family and parents. But sometimes I feel like moving abroad too because the idea of starting a new life is exciting.

[@junal27]

@@jego207 I agree but whenever the counterpart does not acknowledge and fully benefits all your efforts and sacrifices things turn different, especially when aging starts playing a role you never thought would one day arrive… cheers!

[@andrewnaicker5090]

So true Iram, but sadly it gradually erodes the very core of your being. I really envy those that have been fortunate either through choice, conscious effort, opportunity, luck or good fortune able to do what they love. If my job gets me to a point where I cannot take it anymore, I'm going raise enough money to travel from S Africa to Venezuela to jump off the highest point of Angel Falls. Before I take that final leap, I'm going to eat an entire bag of m&ms smoke a really expensive cigar, and jump the f&£+k off. Just the mere thought is so liberating.🙂

[@stuartfreedman6854]

Do it while you're young. As the decades go by, you get more and more cemented.

[@MsElke11]

and hopefully COMMITTED to a family. Cuz if you don't....you'll be an old man travelling alone!

[@speedymr]

@@MsElke11 Those people like you shouldn't get a family/kids because of fear of loneliness etc. Even though you get a family/kids, it's not guaranteed.

[@EnriqueReyesJrREALTOR]

I use to have a company making about $250,000 a year, but I was chained to my business, I worked 24/7. I met a happy person from not a rich country at a hardware store while buying some hardware like I did almost every day. I wanted to travel, to find out how this person was so happy, but I couldn’t figure out how to do it, lucky for me my business got burglarized for the third time! Overnight I had nothing again! Except for my freedom! I started doing what I really wanted. I started racing bicycles, I fell into a job selling bicycle tires that gave me the opportunity to travel, I went to Tiawan, Germany, Switzerland, Canada, Mexico City, half of the US states… I didn’t do it for money. I got to travel! I have used cars, I own a tiny house, (next to some great mountain bike trails) I paid cash for everything. I’m not rich, but I have more than I need, & I even have a dog now that I always wanted. :-) Live & enjoy every day, while working or playing. Live where you are. Just live, figure out what’s important to you. It wasn’t easy, nothing good is easy.

[@keyboards6364]

Sounds like a great life - better than the rat race

[@sicilianknicca_mickygreeneyes]

god please pass on.

[@TEWMUCH]

LOOK AT GOD!,🎉 Happy for you!

[@henrysalami7593]

Sound! Appreciate your thoughts

[@ThatTaRaGiRL]

@@sicilianknicca_mickygreeneyes Jealous much? 🤣 You just CAN'T contribute anything of substance under ANY post, can you? Dude, WHY ARE YOU EVEN HERE THEN ⁉️ WOW what and idiot! 😂

[@p.t.3726]

One thing you have to realize is that if you were lucky enough to be born and get passport of some civilized country like Canada, US, Japan, Germany etc., you already won a lottery. For some of us it's so difficult to leave the country you were born in not because you're third rate person in this world and it's hard to get visa, but also your own government locks you inside and you're trapped. You can try and literally run through the woods to some better place but if you get caught you face prison or might get shot. Just appreciate how lucky you are and thank God for everything.

[@keyboards6364]

Where you from

[@p.t.3726]

@@keyboards6364 Ukraine.

[@manviiam]

That's exactly what my point is. Most of these people are able to live and afford this lifestyle are mostly White and mostly Men and mostly from some fancy western nationality and have all the support from the parents. And don't tell me that the race and gender doesn't matter. They don't have to go through all the hectic of visa applications and the whole process. They just can decide one night before, pay for the flight ticket and the next day they're in that country. I also want to live the same life and have big dreams but first I'm a brown and short and a woman from India and from a middle class Indian family and have no family support and have no job, no money (just have small savings) and the passport is very weak. I can't to go to any country in Europe without visa except Serbia. Same for North America except Haiti. I can't go to most South American countries, East Asian countries such as China, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Philippines, Malysia, etc. Even most of the oceanic countries such as Australia, New Zealand and Fiji etc. Even most African countries as well such as Kenya, Rwanda, South Africa etc. Now, if I compare their situation to myself. My chances are almost impossible unless some millionaire gives me $100,000 out of generosity and their kind heart (which I'm 100% sure it's not gonna happen. It's just a little joke). Otherwise, I'm doomed. So, now I just have to completely crush my dreams because I was not born a white male in a "first world country".

[@keyboards6364]

@@manviiam yes passport and money matters in traveling - that's why I say to people get your money

[@keyboards6364]

@@manviiam a western passport I have, which allows me to travel easily ! I hate living in the west though ! They have a shit culture and a lot of racism - don't matter what one does do in the west, most people of colour are treated as third class citizens

[@PieterJanDelbecke]

Going abroad for a couple of months or years is the easy bit. Really settling down in another country is a different ball game. I'm already living 11years in Sydney, Australia (I'm originally form Belgium) and still find it hard because after a few years the novelty wears off and your new normal is the same life you left but just in a different (nicer) place.

[@svenw.6918]

Daarom dat je ook mobiel moet blijven 😉 Wordt je het ergens "beu" dan is het tijd om nieuwe oorden op te zoeken.

[@GOxHAM]

Have you thought about moving to a different country every few years? How much does it cost to move to another country somewhat safely/responsibly?

[@CuratedVibes]

I agree, life is life everywhere you go.

[@Inayah-jy8qb]

​@@svenw.6918 Als je de energie voor hebt ja. Emigreren naar een nieuw land is niet altijd de eenvoudigste route.

[@friedricey]

Sydney's not a friendly city. Check out other cities in Australia like Perth & Broome.

[@elizabethbrehm8996]

This is really happening. People are realizing that all this “ stuff” is just stuff. It’s about the experiences and being alive. I love you videos… they give me deep thought especially the older people … they seal the deal talking about travel and how stuff is just stuff

[@Sprouht]

Thanks Elizabeth!

[@officialthomasjames]

A spiritual awakening is going on for sure. Material things mean nothing.

[@sonsinaa7830]

Beware though, experiences are also heavily commodified and marketed, and can be as shallow as "stuff"

[@zaq20077]

​@@officialthomasjames It smells to me like aquarius era theory, belief. It seems really interesting and makes my soul excited out of nowhere - so strange yet wonderful.

[@mozar5175]

Life always seems better abroad, especially when you’re young. When you get older and much wiser, you then realize that there is no place like home, near your family and friends. I’ve done a fair amount of travelling in my life and I have realized that life is similar everywhere, it’s the same battle of working, saving money, taking care of your family. My current lifestyle in Canada suits me very well. Life is not necessarily better elsewhere.

[@dianabalan]

Yes and no. You are as right as others who feel differently are. I'm in Canada too, btw.

[@petertams394]

As someone who lives in Canada and just came back from a Euro trip, this is insanely accurate. I appreciate my home and city so much more

[@nofood1]

You can create “home” abroad as well. Have children and wife/husband in another country you love is magical as well.

[@hemantsandal9281]

absolutely right.. I am also feeling this

[@dianabalan]

@@nofood1 Or you can also be very happy on your own. The idea is people are very different and have different needs.

[@jettunik2514]

I married young, divorced, disabled, but now healthy again. I have moved alone 6 times to different states. Renovated an RV and lived in it for some time for the experience. I've rid my life of the 'junk' and live with only what is NEEDED. Purging unnecessary people and material things and happy alone. 59yrs young, 60 this year!

[@alaskalograft]

75 here and been a wanderer all my life. Don't have much money now, but have enough. Ppl worry too much about money. Learn to live cheap without all the junk and be free. 😊

[@keyboards6364]

Your life was probably better than 99 percent of the wage slaves

[@antpoo]

As Johnny cash sang, It’s not about money, but a satisfied mind.

[@probablyaman]

If you are from a higher income countries and you’re fed up, it is possible to ‘take a leap’ and go to somewhere much cheaper. However, people from these lower income countries are not as fortunate to do the same thing. Thailand for example, more and more foreigners and digital nomads are going there and it pushes the real estate prices far above what the locals can ever afford. I’m not saying it’s bad to move countries but I think that we should all be aware that having the options of moving somewhere is already quite fortunate. A lot of people don’t have the same opportunities. Surely they can move to other countries too, but getting a visa can be incredibly difficult for people from certain countries.

[@carlitoxb110]

You can complain or you can build a business on the needs of the newcomers, life is always changing we have to adapt and see opportunity where others see problems

[@JayandSarah]

Thailand has tens of thousands of vacant properties.. it was so overbuilt with a declining population.

[@nobodycares2384]

Cool video but some of the interviewees seem to have the misconception that anybody who doesnt travel is missing out, and should be looked down upon for staying within their "comfort zone". Especially that guy who bemoaned going to the same job and seeing the same people every day like it was some sort of mental torment. Let's not forget that there are plenty of people who do challenging and meaningful things from one location. The nomadic lifestyle is not for everybody, and I'd even say it's not for the majority of people. If everybody lived like this, the global economy that enables that lifestyle would begin to deteriorate. Travel if it makes you happy. Stick to your routine if that makes you happy. You are no less of a person either way.

[@AlfredoEscalante]

I left my country of birth almost 10 years ago. Moved to Canada where I had no friends or family. The skills I developed by having to learn to be by myself and sustain myself opened my mind in ways I couldn't imagine before. It changes your perspective on life. Going out of your comfort zone is one of the best things you can do for yourself! However, I remember when it was like a dream for me to come to Canada and I thought that once here I'd never leave. I'm not so sure of that anymore. There is still many places I want to live in, many languages to learn, and many cultures I want to explore in my life.

[@javier123454321]

I had this fantasy and i followed it, now my fantasy is to be surrounded by people who I share deep values and connections with and not have this constant feeling of where to go to next. A lot of the time you think you're escaping, but wherever you go you'll be there and you can't escape your problems. Plus hostels all over the world have the exact same type of people.

[@kathysterndahl3134]

I was 50 when I went to Japan 22 years ago. After 6 months, I decided to stay. Unfortunately, my mother got sick and I had to return to the US to care for her (until she died of cancer). Then I moved to Mexico, which had always been my eventual goal. I’ve been here for 19 years and now have dual citizenship. It is a great place to live and the low cost of living allows me to travel to other places often. I can’t imagine living in the US again.

[@Velereonics]

Bro what you're 100 years old living in mexico posting on youtube?

[@teeeteee000]

​@JundArbiter That's an insensitive comment. It's a privilege to get older, death is around the corner for everyone, if you make it to 50! That's a blessing. Be Kind!

[@Velereonics]

@@teeeteee000 oh wait I totally misread I was adding 22 and 19. I was like "she does not look 100"

[@gattaga]

I'm Thai living in Bangkok. I quit my job to travel around the world in 2016. It's one of the best decisions in my life. It was scary at first but totally worth it. I intended to do it only one year but extended to 4.5 years of nomadic life. Before quitting my job, I planned my finance and also created a travel blog that I could earn some money while I was traveling. It wasn't much but was better than nothing. Now I'm back to work in my professional job that allows me to work online. My priority is not traveling anymore but still love to travel of course My advice is best to do it while you are young it's the time that you don't have to worry things much. Life is an adventure, but also plan your finance carefully. Would be great if you can create something to earn online while you travel. If not, make sure you have plans what you will do later or you might get inspired from other people on the road to create something Nomadic life is not for everyone in my opinion, but it's great to try it once so you will know whether you like it or not

[@oklu_]

Agree! Everything is worth experiencing.

[@henrysalami7593]

Appreciate your words to ground people .. seems leaving is want people want but not recognizing there is another side when the money or health becomes priority

[@pghomies]

What's the channel? love to learn more about you

[@paramoreguate]

What happened to your blog?

[@margo3367]

Wherever you go, there you are.

[@Chris_UES]

I’m 57, left the UK when I was 23 lived in the US since 89. Here’s what I learned… living away from your home country is really really really hard… but not as hard as it was 30 years ago… I’ve spent numerous holidays on my own, missed weddings, funerals you name it… I got my arse kicked by 9/11, Katrina, 2008 and Covid… BUT I would do it all over again. If I was 23. Just know it is NOT easy - get an education before you set out.

[@watamutha]

Curious whyd you leave the UK? Is it fulfilling living in the US?

[@RafaellaGuevar1]

Moving away from home is not for everyone as that lifestyle has its challenges too. I have changed 7 countries so far, and yes, I have experience. It's easier when you are in your 20s, later, as people tend to move on, marry, have children etc- you are left wondering where you belong. It's human. Having children and dealing with life's more negative things s more difficult when you don't have a support network, which takes extremely long time to make outside of home. All I'm saying is that yes- it is interesting and inspiring, but comes at a cost.

[@jego207]

Why did you move so much?

[@keyboards6364]

Your so dumb - this is 2023 - more and more people are not settling down and getting married. Cause it's not worth it, look at the stats - numbers don't lie. Yeah get married, get divorced, get old, lose Ur money Vs this adventure life.

[@rokyericksonroks]

Exactly. It’s all a trade off and you must decide what value you place each location.

[@JD-84]

If your not emotionally tied, for example kids, close family and friends then I’m not sure what is stopping people having an adventure. My brother is 42 and has never been abroad and lives the same day everyday….. he doesn’t know it but he’s my inspiration to live a full life as possible

[@alexanderstyrlander7991]

What do you mean? It sounds like your brother lives quite the opposite life?

[@TEWMUCH]

​@alexanderstyrlander7991 looking at her brother, she is so repulsed by his lifestyle that it encourages her to do something else. Sometimes ppl are not an example of what to do, but instead on example of what NOT to do.

[@alexanderstyrlander7991]

@@TEWMUCH Yeah, I understand what you mean now… I missread the text

[@danielebellani7849]

What is tricky about making a video like this is that it seems to convey the message that making a big step in life is enough. But this is not enough. Actually, you can make another video with the same amount of people explaining how they found happiness by coming back home after living abroad for many years. I'm afraid that one of the constants in life is to get tired of things you experience too much, so it is very possible to get tired of living in amazing places like Tokyo or Bangkok. Life is a process and it is very personal, a video like this is still useful to expand your knowledge and get direct testimony but it doesn't show the path you should eventually follow. Everyone should take their personal flows and try to make experience of what they feel is missing in their lives, enjoy, learn, and move on (or back).

[@jonconnell2613]

This! 💯

[@Mukanimou]

Turning 50 on June 4 and I am fet up. Life has been real hard and there is no one or nothing left to stay where I am. I have lived out all my highs and lows here. I have created this isolate world after so much heartache. I have been on leave from my work due to surgery 6 months now. At this age, I am scared to take the leap but as my high rent is due tomorrow and I have been hiding in my place for days I know I have to take a leap. Its seems so juvenile at this age but I am where I am and its a tough pill to swallow. Sometimes we just need to take from all the lessons and move out into the world again. I wish you all the best in life.

[@CumbiaDancer5678]

After 5 years of research, I finally pulled the plug & left my Canadian life to travel the world. After selling my condo & selling/giving away most of my worldly possessions, on Oct 30, 2014, I quit my job & boarded a plane headed to Mexico for Dia de Muertos. On Oct 30, 2024 it will be my 10 year anniversary & I don't have a nanosecond of regret. I was never happy in Canada. I suffered a low grade chronic depression and could never figure out why. A random trip to Cuba in 2001 changed everything. I felt SO connected to the people & the energy in Cuba. I felt a sense of community that I never felt in Canada. That triggered my want to know & see more of what was possible. Namaste ❤ to all who have the courage to step out of your comfort zone.

[@dennisespin5990]

Nothing like travelling and exploring this beautiful world

[@jego207]

It's pretty cool to hear from folks who've gone the digital nomad route, but honestly, I don't think I could ever just ditch my responsibilities and relationships like that. Maybe I've just been lucky so far, but I haven't hit that breaking point where I'm ready to pack up and start fresh in a new country. Sometimes it seems like people are making the nomad thing out to be this super glamorous, romanticized lifestyle, when in reality it's not something everyone can afford or handle. I'd actually be interested in hearing from anyone who tried it out but ended up realizing it wasn't for them.

[@emilyv2728]

Very valid comment. It’s not a perfect life either.

[@keyboards6364]

I been living this nomad life for a long time and this is way better than being stuck in a office in one country - I feel sorry for these people they are basically slaves to the system - pathetic

[@keyboards6364]

Yeah it sucks there are people like you who are slaves to a system that don't even respect you - I been there

[@jego207]

@@keyboards6364 wow, those are very strong sentiments. I'm pretty sure their values differ from yours.

[@springsummer7757]

​@@keyboards6364the digital nomad life is very unrealistic and unattainable for most. Everywhere everyone is slaving away, even in those seemingly magical countries you're experiencing to roam around and see their cultures. Those countries also function on their citizens working day in and day out in office jobs, or hustling away selling on the streets. And these same people wouldn't even be allowed to travel to the first world countries that you come from because of visa restrictions. Travel privilege and passport privilege is real.

[@riosaputra2979]

I'm fortunate enough working as an engineer in several multinational companies. The jobs allow me to travel around the world, meet new people and cultures, see different perspectives in life. Job is not a job and work is not a work if you enjoy what you're doing. That's why I think it is important to choose job that you really enjoy doing.

[@davidcar4632]

These people are financially independent and no worries about money

[@miamityrell]

Since 2015… I’ve had 3 brain surgeries, double hip replacement, spinal cord surgery, half of my pancreas removed. In 1 year my mom died in her sleep, grandma died in the backyard, little brother got found dead beside a house. Then my dad died in my room right beside me… I got depressed. America was too dark, I needed some light. So I got a 1 way flight & moved to Bali

[@josephmontezuma5089]

Wow sorry to hear about that hopefully your doing better now

[@Inayah-jy8qb]

I did quit my job and travel to find myself but even got more lost. 😂At beginning everything felt exciting but at a certain point I got tired and needed more stability. Instead of returning home I started a new life in a different country which gave me the stability I was seeking for, though life can be a challenge since you are away from friends & family

[@CebiGreen]

I call out Adam,24. I think his uncle is running a channel called retired and work for you (something like that). He had done really amazing things; helping underprivileged Thai communities and how to live and what to expect in Thailand. For me, I am doing totally opposite. I am from Thailand and needed a change. Many years ago, I decided to move to US to restart. This video is inspiring. Thank you.

[@theduallanguagechannel]

I have traveled a lot independently in my 20s, backpacking across Mexico and Europe but living in Spain 🇪🇸 and 🇩🇪 Germany. Then, I married a South American and had a child. We all still traveled abroad several times having lived temporarily in Argentina but visiting Bolivia and Chile. When I decided to settle and remain in the US, I moved across the country to Boston and taught there. I later returned to Texas due to family. I haven’t traveled enough and I very much love and value life abroad for many reasons: exiting the rat race, community, calmness and then, healthier foods and facilitated access to medical and education. I have always come home because I am very tied to my Latino family. My mother and sisters have died of cancer all at a young age. My father found himself alone, though he eventually remarried. My niece and nephew had lost their grandmother, mother and aunt. It was time for me to assume my position as matriarch and love and care for them. I now organize the holidays, birthdays, Easter’s, host Thanksgivings always and nobody gripes about anything. We love every minute because we’ve all lost our mothers, our sisters to terminal illness and we only have each other, so we love each other well. I still miss travel but my current hope is to regrow this family by adding another child or two to us though I’m in my 40s. Argentina 🇦🇷 and México 🇲🇽 are my only destination in recent years. I miss EU and would love to see Africa and Asia. It’ll come. Traveling to me, is like getting a college degree in LIFE. Everyone should do it to become more socially aware and learn to value themselves and their own families through the love we grow for others. It’s anti-ego and wise to yearn an understanding of others and allow yourself the discomforts of doing things differently (sometimes worse, but many times better), and just listen to the wisdom of life in another language of human expression.

[@alenad668]

“Traveling is like getting a college degree in LIFE”. Really well said! I will appreciate my life experiences even more )

[@theduallanguagechannel]

@@alenad668 thanks for reading my post All the travel gave my son a distaste for it for years. Yesterday, at 18, he finally said he’d be resuming travel on his own now. Deep sigh of relief… It’s gonna open his mind like a flower in all the good ways. 🌺

[@5thdimensionliving727]

I think when you’re younger 20-30s, that is the ideal time to travel especially if you have no dependents or mortgage..when you reach your 40-50s, it’s time to be settling and laying down foundations for retirement..it may well be a country you have travelled to or you may find that you decide to return back to your home country or even the city where you originate from..20-30s you feel fearless and able to take risks but in your 40-50s, you are more mindful about the impact on your health, lifestyle especially the role of stress..either way whether you are at home or overseas, you still need to motivate yourself to do the basics ie food, clothing, shelter, well being, health, relationships. Either way, you need to look after no. 1 (you) and only have trusted, close confidants in your network. Best of luck to all travellers - hope you find your purpose. Happiness comes in all forms, shapes and sizes 😮 wherever you are, you will not know what you want in life unless you spend lots and lots of time on your own so you know who you are, accept and love yourself and properly secure in your identity 🙏

[@BuyBBStonk]

Planning on quitting my jobs and backpacking around the world this fall. Great to see how each of these guys offered a different perspective to travel - meeting new people, learning new cultures, focusing on a goal with small steps along the way that become less frustrating, challenging your fears and becoming more confident and just booking a plane ticket.

[@hansfranklin5070]

Do it! I did and would again!

[@en2p187]

Ugh my dream. Lord let me gain the courage

[@japanesemale]

@@hansfranklin5070 What did you do before quitting and travelling? :D

[@jenniferbullett7254]

All the best to you and your future!!!! Life is fragile. So go enjoy your adventures and make the best memories!!! 🙌

[@keyboards6364]

Do it for at least a year - more you could do ! The better ! We were not born to slave in the office

[@jassay6435]

I'm lucky at that time I got laid off and divorced when I was 35, I had nothing, I solo backpacked to India for one month. That's an amazing experience to my life definitely. I did medication course, yoga practice and met a lot of cool people that I never imaged ever. Now I get married again on my 40 and would have my baby, but thanks to that "I" made that trip at that moment. Life is an adventure, live totally.

[@wanderingwarrior5626]

'The start stops most people' Don Shula If you really want to travel, live abroad, you will find a way to do it. There will be family, friends that will try to talk you out of it, using made up, and/or exaggerated horror stories, so you remain right where you are, for them!

[@ladiepink]

Sooo true !!!

[@wanderingwarrior5626]

@@ladiepink I've yet to move family members, close friends out of their comfort zone in the U.S. to try something totally new, different, exciting, full of possibilities in another country. Other expats have had the same problem. It's like their feet are encased in a block of concrete and they can't move. Most are retired, have lots of money, just a few, or no family still living. But there they sit, doing the some old, in the same area they were born, until they die! Just thinking about buying something new, bigger to put some temporary excitement in their life, while complaining about having to much to do to take care of what they already have. One would think, having a close relative abroad that would make all the flight plans, arrange affordable commissions, be with them every step of the way, right to the plane back home, that would dismiss all their fears. NOPE!

[@jeffwarren7497]

I’m from Michigan, and I quit my job after 10 years because mentally I was very unhappy, and physically my body was falling apart. I moved me and my family to Florida. Unfortunately Florida didn’t work out for us. So we moved back to Michigan. But because that happened. We realized what we actually wanted to do. And that is to move to Germany to be with my wife family next year. And we are so excited because we will be able to travel Europe, be around family who loves us, and just experience a new life.

[@ladyj3474]

I moved around and travelled. I was searching for myself and freedom. Time marches on so do not saddle yourself with family and responsibilities if you desire something else. Sit and think about it. Short term and long term. Impossible to know how life will happen. Money, health and interdependence are essentials. Good luck and have a great life.

[@maciej_zieba]

Well said, I am only 23 just and if I was to have a child now or have a house mortgage I'd kind of be stuck in a cycle...

[@cltinturkey]

One of the greatest life lessons I have learned is that time is ALWAYS more valuable than money. You can earn more money, but you can't make more time. Go out and play and see the world! You'll learn much about yourself and see wonders galore.

[@davidwelty9763]

Young, single, no responsibilities at home. Those are the 3 keys.

[@JayandSarah]

Not true. We are married, with family we are leaving behind.

[@redmoondesignbeth9119]

I thought that by now after marrying the "perfect man" I'd be spending my retirement years going on cruises with him. Well, instead things totally flipped and I found myself with a slim financial future. What this did for me tho, was allowed me to take all sorts of risks. I've lived all over and met some amazing people and witnessed some cool things. Now I'm sharing a duplex with a Navajo woman in Santa Fe, my Dream Life as I am a hobby artist. I'm not suggesting that everyone become a "bum", but don't waste your life working to have lots of stuff. I'm also old enough to have witnessed the Greatest People at the time and now no one cares or remembers. Don't live your life for anyone else.

[@artusfarfalla]

I just left my high-paying position as a corporate lawyer to be more consistent with my KZbin Channel to help people and myself to grow. And because of the fulfilment I get from that, I decided to into humanitarian law. The fear of regretting something I didn't do is just greater than the comfort of the default path. To those who contemplate leaving their jobs, I can only adivse to check in with yourself and see if there's an itch, a strong desire that just doesn't go away. Wish y'all the best! 😘

[@tintheparktinthepark7976]

It is not about comfort zone it is about how much money you have in order to travel and sustain yourself for long period of time. Having a 9-5 job is not giving you too much money, just the necassary for bills and family.

[@sven5666]

This is wrong

[@Pat7629]

Packing up and moving somewhere is much more appealing for young people in their early 20s. Once you get past early 30's, most people are settled in relationships so it becomes much harder to meet people in new environments. I also never packed up and moved away because my family and friends mean way too much to me. I can't imagine not having seen my nieces and nephew grow up, missing family dinners, cookouts, birthday parties, deepening relationships with close friends, etc. Moving away from people you love to basically be alone and amongst strangers is not really appealing to most people.

[@sri_creations9757]

You are correct

[@keyboards6364]

Bro this isn't the 1800 - life is different now - most people are not getting married or having kids - look at the stats it's decreasing - it depends on where you travel to and how open and good your social skills are - when traveling you meet people all the time ! You just stayed in your safety net and your comfort zone and you lived a very limited life, I feel sorry for you.

[@fz1512]

True I feel like u don’t know how easy and fast u Meet people when traveling, especially because most people have the same mindset of wanting to meet people and just having fun

[@antpoo]

Yes I find it’s easy to meet ppl when your on similar paths, you may not remain in touch, but for the period you are on the same path, there can be better bond than simply from just knowing ppl for a long time and having routine get togethers.

[@Yo-oq9gg]

“Most people are settled into relationships” who cares what most people are doing, stop being a sheep and do what you want in life.

[@ivearies4187]

I quit my job two months ago. I traveled a little and came back home. Still unemployed thinking about how to continue from here, more so how to financially supplement my living expenses without using my savings. Being 54-and not in the tech field, which seems to be the easiest way to work remotely. Tempted to go back to the workforce and be miserable or earn less and live life fully. The latter seems to be winning

[@Scaran1982]

This is really hard to do when you have a family.

[@jego207]

Totally valid. We can’t just drop our relationships and responsibilities. These guys had the freedom to do that.

[@biblecomics8550]

@@jego207 They paid the price for freedom by not having any "family".

[@ayelefit]

The Bucketlist family is a travelling family

[@maciej_zieba]

True, unless you only have yourself and a partner that has a same idea as you to travel. When kids come in then it gets hard. I'm only 23 and even tho would be nice to have kids and family at soke point you have to think really far ahead as it is serious.

[@JayandSarah]

@@biblecomics8550 or you have a family young, and do this when you are empty nesters

[@ivearies4187]

Hope this comment is not taken negatively. The tragedy recently happened in Louisville, Kentucky where 5 people’s ages range from 40-67. Many thoughts come to my mind. Executives making good money and probably dreaming with their retirement time and money to enjoy their lives under their specific terms and now, it is all history. It is super sad 😢 For that reason, I think that people should follow their dreams as time on earth can be short and unpredictable. Peace and love! ❤

[@FindingMyPlace]

I always enjoyed travelling, and was fortunate to travel to Japan more than five times in my childhood. However, at the end of the day, and regardless of whichever country one goes to, the people serving you are also trying to make ends meet. Travelling made me realize how fortunate my life is, and how unfair that some people will never have the opportunity to experience the value of other cultures and traditions

[@jishingaaru]

Thailand has a visa that makes it enticing for digital nomads and rich retirees. Japan on the other hand is very limited. You can come in as an ESL teacher or student but it’s hard to get in and sometimes to stay. It really depends on your skills and where you want to go.

[@MrJRhacks]

There was something about this particular video that caught my attention and snapped me out of my habitual "mindlessly scrolling" routine. As of late, I've been daydreaming frequently about taking a long trip to explore an entirely different culture and environment. While I've lived my whole life in the Netherlands, a wonderful country where all of my basic needs are met, I've felt myself slipping into a rut over the past few years, settling into the comfort of the familiar and doing the same things repeatedly. With my bachelor's thesis almost complete, I've set my sights on pursuing a master's degree in Norway. This decision has been causing me doubt and insecurity as it involves a lengthy absence and complex arrangements.. However, this video reminded me that I need to be determined to see this through and embark on this adventure, as I'm certain I could gain a lot from the experience!

[@TEWMUCH]

Yes, Norway! That's exciting! Def do it.

[@sopheaareniego260]

Love your videos! Thank you Will!

[@dennisespin5990]

Amazing video bro!!! Very inspiring and insightful 🫶🏼

[@shannon1636]

Love love love this entire shoot. So beautifully done, & amazingly inspiring, thank you 🙏❤ subsribed! 🙌

[@Adam-pd7it]

Actually love this channel. Always good to see other people going through the same scenarios in their head 👍🏽

[@chanceslaughter3237]

Im watching your videos and they're giving me an outlet to question myself. Thank you for that.

[@ethanwarchol1677]

Thank you Will for continuing to upload these amazing videos. This may sound weird, but I feel that if we grew up together, that we'd get along. It's crazy to think that we're nearly the same age. I deeply admire how you foster the confidence to ask friends and strangers alike these introspective and reflective questions about life. Thank you for all your inspiration and for shedding some light on how we all can make this life meaningful. (P.S. If you ever travel to Vancouver/Victoria in Canada, I'd love to buy you a coffee and chat with you about life).

[@NodirNematovv-qu4ni]

Ur videos are just vast stacks of experience and of course, gives me priceless advices that i always try to present to my life, thank you man✊

[@aaronknappguitar4306]

I find myself breaking into tears watching your beautiful content. You have a gift.

[@govindchaudhari22]

I was actually looking for such youtibe channels where ...person takes an interview about life....experience...traveling...exploring new places...learning so much from your channel...tysm man ❤ just loving your videos

[@subinmsubair6282]

Whatever John saying is GOLD. Can relate to my life 100%. Cheers buddy, you're living your life. One day I'll also do like this.

[@AvaBay]

Wow, that story of the nephew leaving and working on his uncle’s YT channel together, so cool‼️🥳 Yeah, you’re right, it’s all about the mindset🤓 You bring us such interesting topics, loved this vid❣️🙌🏻💗

[@MicahUhl]

I have no idea how this video only has 2k views. It should have MILLIONS. Its so good and helpful. Thanks

[@TheReminderChannnel]

Thank you, a very nice and inspiring video!

[@TechwithLucy]

Awesome video :) I quit my job 6 months ago, but haven't done too much travelling yet. The goal is to take advantage of the flexibility and travel more!

[@irenekotarac1346]

Amazing segment Will, God bless. Im feim Canada too, travelled alot when l was young, loved it. My son just turned 21 & he doesn't like school & is not into the 9to. 5, totally understand him. Hope he honds his way, l know hes obsessed with japan, hope je gets there.

[@pearlcabuyao]

I really need this. This video give me a lot of realizations in life.

[@MM-mc9ru]

Wow! I had no idea you were living in Japan! I’ve been following you for a while. Welcome to Japan and keep up the good work 😊👍

[@stellievision]

Will, I wanna say thank you because your videos have opened my eyes. Im a typical introvert who likes being at home, doing quiet things and who avoids people. Watching your work and listening to you, to people it really makes me think. I consider things differently. Especially since I also have my own thoughts on what a fulfilling life is. I know that experience and trying to enjoy every day is what s important. So it reminds of it.

[@Cballin]

Nice that you interviewed adam, seen him on Retired working for you in thailand, he's always helping out with Chris parkers channel.

[@toriwolf5978]

Best channel ever love the content❤❤❤I want the tshirt it’s a mindset awesome

[@shan4145]

Love your content !

[@1dancier]

From Oz and gave up work in 2015 for a year long cycling trip. Spent one month in Thailand, two months in Burma, two months in Cuba and then cycled from Toronto to DC, then across to the west coast and up to Vancouver. Lots of good memories, but one of the best parts was not having to go back to work at a given date.

[@hansfranklin5070]

I did in 1998 for 9 months and lived, backpacked in Europe for 7 months. Had I taken up a couple of employment opportunities, it would've been longer! It was probably one of the best experiences in my life. I'm glad I did because I don't have the time or money now. If the job doesn't kill me before I retire, my plan is to retire out of the US!

[@openyourmind3763]

Ditto!

[@keyboards6364]

I'm glad I didn't fall into the rat race

[@JenelleCameron]

LOVE your videos. Thank you

[@Sprouht]

Thanks Jenelle!

[@AK255.]

I would say a lot of things are possible if we have the right mindset. But its often difficult for us to take our first step out of our comfort zone. Let alone continuing on the path and there are many factors that can affect us. There are people who have done it successfully. However, its never always sunshine's or rainbow on the other side. Where there is sunlight there is a shadow. This video really gave me a new perspective for life. We or I focus on too much of a goal or a objective when we go out or make decisions. But why don't we just go out there for the sake of it and have fun. However, there are things called "bills" we have to worry about when spending money. I wish I could not worry about money but its always in the back of my mind. When am I going to eat? is my future secure? Do I have enough for the month? Do I have any medical expenses? Dating money? My valuable time wasted? Am I going to find a job? Passing college classes. To sum it all up, I think we take a lot of things for granted when we focus on the outcome or objective. A lot of the precious present moment is lost.

[@Sprouht]

The answers to those questions come when you get started with the experience and put yourself in the thick of it 🙏🏻

[@CUBACHINA1986]

TRUE I BELIEVE TRAVELING THE WORLD HELPS MY DEPRESSION AND OTHER HORRIBLE PROBLEMS🤦🏾😪😁💪🏾

[@Steven4365]

Amazing video man

[@RichardBrubaker]

There is something to be said for taking the time to travel, and live, in other countries. It's something I did during university, when I studied abroad in Tokyo, and post-MBA deferred a couple of job offers to speak a month in China. A month that has been extended 20+ years, and led to travel / work across another dozen countries. Initially it was just the constant movement in the region, which was unparalleled anywhere in the world, the brought me here, but what has kept me in the region is being able to work with an amazing group of entrepreneurs who are fixing the REAL problems their cities/ countries/ communities face. That being said, it is far more difficult now than it was before, but I've found that additional layer only adds to the adventure.

[@marczahn7246]

great content!🎉 made the move to asia myself couple years ago and hardly ever consider going back to europe. one thing that helped myself is regarding every moment of struggle or misunderstanding as creating a long-lasting, vivid memory to cherish for years. imagine it all worked out perfectly from the jump...likely not super memorable. taking the leap is the hardest, everything after that just exposes how open-minded you really are. if anyone wants to have a convo in 大阪 hmu. 🤝

[@Mimlou]

Loved this video! I bet his uncle (1:31) is probably the guy I watch called- Retired Working For You! lol. He sounds and talks just like him. lol! Yes, I quit my job last year and haven't looked back! Been traveling and living life!!

[@GOxHAM]

Still trying to figure out the whole moving to a different country situation. Would love to see a video more about each persons resources when doing this somewhat safely/responsibly. Like do we just need a few thousand and we will be set? Do these people just work a minimum wage job in the other countries or are they basically making their same income but working abroad remotely? Are they still investing? Living check to check? Working 9-5? The video mentions what they did before, but what are they doing now for work? I liked the guy saying he’s down to only two suitcases, that really puts into perspective the lifestyle he lives.

[@nickybutt9733]

This is my favourite channel on KZbin.

[@JL-ly7me]

Most of these people already have a “background” that sustains this lifestyle. Even the ones that say they dont have money they wont go to the streets if they run out of money, they have where to come back.

[@bigd4561]

Very cool. I did it in the 90's. Worked in 5 countries, visited 20, and came home 12 years later. It was awesome.

[@Gloryboyquan]

hello. How Did U get Work Abroad

[@hongscave]

4:22 "productive to happiness" is such a new mind-blowing perspective to me.

[@hernanmontero4928]

Young and without kids, anything you can do, don't matter how much time takes to success.

[@tourandrelocationcommunity]

I recently moved to a new location and it has been more positive than anything else. Ive been able to see me clearly. Travelling has allowed me to understand human physchology and behaviour, more. Eg. How social and environmental conditions affect collective personality and or individuals. And I've allowed myself to begin reframing how I want to conduct my interpersonal relationships because of the lessons Ive learnt, from the positive aspects of the culture and non productive aspects of the culture.

[@LightFigure888]

Thank you for making this video

[@myfriendgoo2816]

Expats from the US and UK in Thailand were especially known for trying as hard as they could not to have to return home because of finances. Canada, Australia and New Zealand didn't have people so put out by that possibility, but there was something about the contrast between the U.S. or U.K. and Thailand that had people from those places really dreading having to go back.

[@AlexanderParker575]

They left places where other people dream to live in. Something to think about.

[@watamutha]

Yes that and they also have the benefit of being permanent tourists in the country they visit. Youre judged differently.

[@jeffrabago9553]

Fact, in order to experience new life, you have to step out of your comfort zone!💯

[@tairix3616]

Humans are always hypocrite; once you get out of the traditional route and quit work, you wanna work again. Once you have a work, you wanna quit again. I’ve done both and now I’m in I’m going to work phase. I also left Japan 8 years ago but now, I wanna visit Japan 🤣 so just do it.

[@hormazhansotia5982]

MIND BLOWING

[@CuratedVibes]

I quit my job and moved to Thailand in 2016. I also lived in India, Vietnam, Malaysia and Australia. I ended up settling in Mexico in 2020. I miss Asia, but its harder to stay long term...less visa options. It gets annoying having to always leave every few months when the visa expires. I on a 4 year temp residency Mexican visa and will be switching to a permanent residency next year. But one problem is the USD weakening which makes it harder to afford living anywhere.

[@worldview730]

God bless you all for doing it for the ones who can't do it because they are too old , like me. 👍👍

[@Zazoo432]

The timing of this video is just perfect. I just did exactly this, I just quit my job in youth protection and yesterday was my last day there. Now I'm going to travel for an unknown amount of time to random countries (open to suggestions!). Don't know what I'm going to do after this but we'll see! I also would want to live somewhere else for a longer time and work there or work remotely but I'll figure out later how I'm going to do that, one step at a time.

[@truekiba]

Eeey in the end that was Takashii! Love how KZbinrs of the same genres are not competing against each other but rather form a community.

[@witchreturns2263]

Get a travel job for a while, this is what I did in the past. I feel very fulfilled now. Travel makes you smart

[@Evelyn-rs1wq]

Cool vid!

[@marbarosi]

I know that park in Osaka. That's in Shinshibashi. I used to live there. Miss it, making me thinking of moving back.