For months, since laying on the beach in Croatia, I have dreamt of quitting my job. Of fulfilling my dreams of traveling and documenting my experiences.
Now, it is O-F-F-I-C-I-A-L. I handed in my letter of resignation today. And, it went remarkably well.
Wednesday, Feb. 3 is my last day of work.
The wave of relief, the smile on my face, ahhhhh. I wouldn’t trade it.
Look out World, D is coming for ya.
Diana Edelman is a travel writer and expat currently residing in Chiang Mai, Thailand. In 2010 she quit her job in PR to go on a solo backpacking adventure and tackle her 30-Life-Crisis. After seven months abroad, journeying throughout Europe and Africa, she returned to America and relocated to Las Vegas. Following a year-long stint back in PR, she once again quit her job to follow her dreams; this time her journey took her to the elephants and Elephant Nature Park where she is involved with raising awareness about responsible elephant tourism. Recently, Diana was named a finalist in the Destinology Travel Bloggy Awards for travel writing. She is a regular contributor to Viator and recently served as the Las Vegas contributor for OneTravel.com and CheapOair.com. Her work has appeared in print and online, including The Huffington Post, Matador Network, Travel + Escape, Vegas Seven, World Nomads and more.
32 Comments on "A BRIEF intermission: I quit"
Congratz, i dream of doing the same one day, i blog about the outdoors, climbing, hiking, and travel as well, and would love to do it for a living. i wish you well in your travels.
Patrick
http://www.campthesummit.com
Congrats! I bet it’s nice to finally take that weight off.
Sooooo nice!!
Congrats!
Can’t wait for my quitting day either. When do you start traveling?
I start 10 p.m. March 7.
That’s awesome D. Now can I borrow your resignation letter to use next week
Yes:
Dear Work,
After much thought and consideration, I have made the difficult decision to resign, effective Jan. 31. After that time, I will be traveling the world, raising my middle finger to the corporate world indefinitely.
I am thankful for the experience I have had with this company and wish you continued success.
Thanks so much.
Sincerely,
The Aussie Nomad
F*cking A!!!! I’m so happy for you and can’t wait to start reading more about your new travels. What is the travel plan for 2010?
Thanks! Travel plan for 2010 so far:
March 8- London
mid March – mid April or beyond- Morocco
Back up to Portugal to catch my friend’s band play a festival, then Spain, France, Germany, Italy, ferry over to Greece, Istanbul, up the Adriatic, Budapest, end up in Croatia for a month or so … ticket home is late September, but can change it if I still have money
Bravo!
Thank you!!!
See you in Croatia. Oh, Karen and Florian are meeting us there.
Big congrats on making that bold move!! Can’t wait to start reading your journey when you head out
Thank you!
I can’t wait to write about it.
I’m sure late to this party, but congrats!!! I can’t wait for that day. In fact, my mind has already checked out.
Ha! Thanks for the note! I cannot wait to get on out and start living!
Congrats “D”!!!!!
Isn’t it the most freeing feeling when you give your notice? I yelled all the way home from work that day in the car! haha Good luck with your travels, your trip sounds like it is going to be amazing!
Keep us updated!
Lindsay
(@_TheTravelelr_)
Oh my goodness. It felt great! A huge weight was lifted off of my shoulders the moment I handed in my letter of resignation. Will def keep you updated!!
CONGRATS!! Seriously, that is so great. This is going to be good!
Thank you!! I certainly hope so!!
Wow. What a step! Looking forward to following your progress. First time vistor here.
Welcome! Glad you stopped in! Thanks for the note.
As soon as I returned to work in January I couldn’t wait to tell them I was leaving so I gave them 10 weeks notice. And even though I still have 6 more weeks of work it lifted a huge weight off my shoulders.
Although I am jealous, I’d love to be starting next week!
Oh goodness!! You gave them 10 weeks?!? And they let you stay? WOW. Bless your heart. My mind would be so checked out! Six weeks will FLY BY!!! I’ve got about the same until I head out for my adventure.
Awesome!! Best of luck to you!
Thank you!
Isn’t it such a great feeling?
Ridculously. Welcome, “funemployment.”
It’s on! D, get those walking shoes ready – you’re going to need ‘em.
#RTWsoon will soon be #RTWnow
Heck yeah!!
Shoes are already packed!!
Congrats D! I’m hoping my day is soon to come!
Do it!!! And, thank you!
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