Comments on: Follow-Up: Save More or See the World? http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2011/03/11/follow-up-save-more-or-see-the-world/ Common sense advice on money saving tips, how to get out of debt, high interest savings accounts, cd rates, money market accounts, mortgage rates, money management and more. Tue, 21 May 2013 12:11:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Wilson http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2011/03/11/follow-up-save-more-or-see-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-1256572 Wilson Mon, 14 Mar 2011 19:11:42 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=71762#comment-1256572 In regards to the comment about saving for retirement, when my wife and I left for Croatia for an extended period several years ago I made sure to set an automatic monthly w/drawal from my travel account to deposit into my roth IRA. I also set aside living expenses for our return in a separate account in case it took awhile to find work (which it did, we returned fall 2008). And also maintained a third account for emergency savings to prevent raiding my retirement accounts. We postponed our trip several times until we felt we had sufficient funds in all accounts. Despite the uncertainties and stress we felt because of the economy when we returned it was well worth it and I highly recommend that anyone so inclined go for it if you can. Extended travel can be cheaper than regular vacations b/c the shorter the trip the more likely you are to justify blowing money on an expensive hotel room, dinner, show, etc. so it's not as much of a budget buster or more expensive undertaking as you might think. In regards to the comment about saving for retirement, when my wife and I left for Croatia for an extended period several years ago I made sure to set an automatic monthly w/drawal from my travel account to deposit into my roth IRA. I also set aside living expenses for our return in a separate account in case it took awhile to find work (which it did, we returned fall 2008). And also maintained a third account for emergency savings to prevent raiding my retirement accounts. We postponed our trip several times until we felt we had sufficient funds in all accounts. Despite the uncertainties and stress we felt because of the economy when we returned it was well worth it and I highly recommend that anyone so inclined go for it if you can. Extended travel can be cheaper than regular vacations b/c the shorter the trip the more likely you are to justify blowing money on an expensive hotel room, dinner, show, etc. so it’s not as much of a budget buster or more expensive undertaking as you might think.

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]]> By: Elysia http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2011/03/11/follow-up-save-more-or-see-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-1256212 Elysia Mon, 14 Mar 2011 16:30:51 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=71762#comment-1256212 Max, I'm glad you are safe and able to help the Japanese in any capacity. JD, would you consider some kind of charity contribution center or anything, possibly as directed by Max, as he's there and may see clear ways to help? (I was very touched by this story http://www.blogher.com/bloggess-and-her-christmas-miracle and how people donated to help one another - I work with the bloggess's husband -- it seemed like a very nice way to enable a virtual community to do something real). Max, I’m glad you are safe and able to help the Japanese in any capacity.
JD, would you consider some kind of charity contribution center or anything, possibly as directed by Max, as he’s there and may see clear ways to help?
(I was very touched by this story http://www.blogher.com/bloggess-and-her-christmas-miracle and how people donated to help one another – I work with the bloggess’s husband — it seemed like a very nice way to enable a virtual community to do something real).

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]]> By: Max in Japan http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2011/03/11/follow-up-save-more-or-see-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-1254452 Max in Japan Sun, 13 Mar 2011 23:48:19 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=71762#comment-1254452 <div class="greatcomment"> Hello everyone, thanks for your concerns! I left for Tokyo one month ago and I've really been enjoying my time here. I'm still young and healthy, and realize I can be of great help to the Japanese people in the event of another disaster (nuclear or earthquake) in the near future. For that reason, I'll be extending my stay and providing assistance to those who need it most. I'm very happy to have left my home country to come to Japan, despite the recent events which are quite terrifying, I feel much more useful being here than I would being back home in "safety". </div> Hello everyone, thanks for your concerns!

I left for Tokyo one month ago and I’ve really been enjoying my time here. I’m still young and healthy, and realize I can be of great help to the Japanese people in the event of another disaster (nuclear or earthquake) in the near future. For that reason, I’ll be extending my stay and providing assistance to those who need it most.

I’m very happy to have left my home country to come to Japan, despite the recent events which are quite terrifying, I feel much more useful being here than I would being back home in “safety”.

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]]> By: BD http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2011/03/11/follow-up-save-more-or-see-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-1254132 BD Sun, 13 Mar 2011 19:46:27 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=71762#comment-1254132 Thanks for the update...glad he's ok! Thanks for the update…glad he’s ok!

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]]> By: Nicole http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2011/03/11/follow-up-save-more-or-see-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-1253962 Nicole Sun, 13 Mar 2011 18:40:29 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=71762#comment-1253962 Thanks for the update. Thanks for the update.

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]]> By: J.D. Roth http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2011/03/11/follow-up-save-more-or-see-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-1253512 J.D. Roth Sun, 13 Mar 2011 13:40:37 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=71762#comment-1253512 Just received this from Max: "I'm actually in Tokyo and everything is just fine. We're still getting some big aftershocks almost 2 full days after the event, but it's nothing compared to what we got on Friday." Thanks for your concern, everyone. Just received this from Max:

“I’m actually in Tokyo and everything is just fine. We’re still getting some big aftershocks almost 2 full days after the event, but it’s nothing compared to what we got on Friday.”

Thanks for your concern, everyone.

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]]> By: Me http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2011/03/11/follow-up-save-more-or-see-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-1253442 Me Sun, 13 Mar 2011 13:16:35 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=71762#comment-1253442 A follow up to the questions about working holiday visas. This is a fantastic idea for anyone who does not have a "ton" of money. This visa allows you to work and travel in the set country for a set period of time. There are also set age restrictions for these kinds of visas. Here is some wiki info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Working_holiday_visa My recommendation is to have a look but both the Australian and New Zealand programs are amazing and easy to apply for. They last for 1 year and you have to be under 30. Good luck! A follow up to the questions about working holiday visas. This is a fantastic idea for anyone who does not have a “ton” of money. This visa allows you to work and travel in the set country for a set period of time. There are also set age restrictions for these kinds of visas.
Here is some wiki info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Working_holiday_visa

My recommendation is to have a look but both the Australian and New Zealand programs are amazing and easy to apply for. They last for 1 year and you have to be under 30.
Good luck!

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]]> By: memaw http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2011/03/11/follow-up-save-more-or-see-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-1253402 memaw Sun, 13 Mar 2011 13:10:19 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=71762#comment-1253402 J.D., I know we can't, but can you email Max to see if he responds? Your readership is concerned, it's what happens when we invest heart and time (and also live vicariously through others!). Hope we hear something. <div class="greatcomment"><i><b>J.D.'s note:</b> I'll do it. I'm pretty sure he hasn't started traveling yet, but I'll check.</i></div> J.D., I know we can’t, but can you email Max to see if he responds? Your readership is concerned, it’s what happens when we invest heart and time (and also live vicariously through others!). Hope we hear something.

J.D.’s note: I’ll do it. I’m pretty sure he hasn’t started traveling yet, but I’ll check.

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]]> By: Me http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2011/03/11/follow-up-save-more-or-see-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-1253392 Me Sun, 13 Mar 2011 13:10:01 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=71762#comment-1253392 I started on a working holiday visa in New Zealand for a year and never left!! So once he is done with Oz move on to NZ and enjoy the travel! It is so good to hear people doing these things instead of talking about them or how much money they will lose! I started on a working holiday visa in New Zealand for a year and never left!! So once he is done with Oz move on to NZ and enjoy the travel! It is so good to hear people doing these things instead of talking about them or how much money they will lose!

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]]> By: NZ Chick http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2011/03/11/follow-up-save-more-or-see-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-1252082 NZ Chick Sun, 13 Mar 2011 00:32:17 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=71762#comment-1252082 Good on you Max. I hope you make it to New Zealand whilst you are in Australia as there is so much we offer tourists here. The South Island is gorgeous and I made sure that was my first travel experience once I'd left school! I love traveling and try to go overseas once a year for 3 weeks or for an extended stay every 3-4 years. I find that once my retirement savings goes out each month that I still have plenty to save for travel (tips from this site & The Simple Dollar have been a great help to live frugally). I don't spend much during the year and value my travel experiences. Also by biking most places and only using my car 1-2 times a week I save money on gas and exercise classes which I put towards traveling. Definitely take the time to enjoy the travel as the experiences are priceless as you say, and also can become great talking points when meeting new people! I am planning a trip to Europe June/July and have contacted many people that I have met on previous trips for ideas/recommendations as locals have the best knowledge! My travel experiences cost alot more than if I just took off for a year or two, however I love my job and activities I do in the community such as Girl Guide Leader and involvement in sports clubs so find it hard to leave for too long. Follow your dreams, take lots of photos and when you're bored of traveling then you can settle down to a life of mortgages and 9-5 jobs. Good on you Max. I hope you make it to New Zealand whilst you are in Australia as there is so much we offer tourists here. The South Island is gorgeous and I made sure that was my first travel experience once I’d left school!

I love traveling and try to go overseas once a year for 3 weeks or for an extended stay every 3-4 years. I find that once my retirement savings goes out each month that I still have plenty to save for travel (tips from this site & The Simple Dollar have been a great help to live frugally). I don’t spend much during the year and value my travel experiences. Also by biking most places and only using my car 1-2 times a week I save money on gas and exercise classes which I put towards traveling.

Definitely take the time to enjoy the travel as the experiences are priceless as you say, and also can become great talking points when meeting new people! I am planning a trip to Europe June/July and have contacted many people that I have met on previous trips for ideas/recommendations as locals have the best knowledge!

My travel experiences cost alot more than if I just took off for a year or two, however I love my job and activities I do in the community such as Girl Guide Leader and involvement in sports clubs so find it hard to leave for too long.

Follow your dreams, take lots of photos and when you’re bored of traveling then you can settle down to a life of mortgages and 9-5 jobs.

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]]> By: Eli http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2011/03/11/follow-up-save-more-or-see-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-1251722 Eli Sat, 12 Mar 2011 21:06:43 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=71762#comment-1251722 My sister left a job after 10 years to travel for six months, with enough savings for a year upon her return in case it took her that long to find another job. That was three years ago; she's still unemployed and gets by draining her 401(k) and stock portfolio, taking out a home equity loan, plus help from us siblings but mostly from our retired parents. While I'm glad she had fun and there's no way she (or anyone) could have predicted the economy tanking, they are the ones paying for it now. My sister left a job after 10 years to travel for six months, with enough savings for a year upon her return in case it took her that long to find another job. That was three years ago; she’s still unemployed and gets by draining her 401(k) and stock portfolio, taking out a home equity loan, plus help from us siblings but mostly from our retired parents. While I’m glad she had fun and there’s no way she (or anyone) could have predicted the economy tanking, they are the ones paying for it now.

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]]> By: Levon Mkrtychev http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2011/03/11/follow-up-save-more-or-see-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-1251622 Levon Mkrtychev Sat, 12 Mar 2011 19:55:19 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=71762#comment-1251622 I think that life is about truly having fun, seeing the world, having amazing experience, and of course having a strong family and raising productive, happy, and healthy kids. What Max did was a brave thing, that many people would be hesitant to do. What's all the money in the world worth if you aren't enjoying your life. Obviously, money is important b/c it allows us to do the things we love, but we have to keep our eyes on the bigger picture (why we need the money). I think that life is about truly having fun, seeing the world, having amazing experience, and of course having a strong family and raising productive, happy, and healthy kids. What Max did was a brave thing, that many people would be hesitant to do. What’s all the money in the world worth if you aren’t enjoying your life. Obviously, money is important b/c it allows us to do the things we love, but we have to keep our eyes on the bigger picture (why we need the money).

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]]> By: Kelly http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2011/03/11/follow-up-save-more-or-see-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-1251572 Kelly Sat, 12 Mar 2011 19:20:28 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=71762#comment-1251572 Congratulations Max! It's always inspiring to see someone living their dreams :) I am intrigued by the work/holiday visa that will enable you to live and work legally in Australia for a year. How did you find out about that program, and was it difficult to get the visa? Does anyone know whether that a program that is unique to that country, or maybe some resources for researching legal work/stay options in other countries? Maybe even travel-related post at GRS-- a how-to/primer on choosing a country and getting the documents to work there if you wanted to stay longer than a few months. Again, congrats and I hope that if you're still in Japan you are well and safe. Congratulations Max! It’s always inspiring to see someone living their dreams :)

I am intrigued by the work/holiday visa that will enable you to live and work legally in Australia for a year. How did you find out about that program, and was it difficult to get the visa?

Does anyone know whether that a program that is unique to that country, or maybe some resources for researching legal work/stay options in other countries?

Maybe even travel-related post at GRS– a how-to/primer on choosing a country and getting the documents to work there if you wanted to stay longer than a few months.

Again, congrats and I hope that if you’re still in Japan you are well and safe.

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]]> By: andrew http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2011/03/11/follow-up-save-more-or-see-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-1251532 andrew Sat, 12 Mar 2011 18:49:06 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=71762#comment-1251532 Dan--the point of life is to live, not to retire. Dan–the point of life is to live, not to retire.

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]]> By: Kyle http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2011/03/11/follow-up-save-more-or-see-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-1251372 Kyle Sat, 12 Mar 2011 16:53:23 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=71762#comment-1251372 I think that's a great idea. And FYI, there's a wonderful world of travel bloggers out there if you need friends on the road or just want to hear about people doing the same thing :) I think that’s a great idea.

And FYI, there’s a wonderful world of travel bloggers out there if you need friends on the road or just want to hear about people doing the same thing :)

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]]> By: lynda http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2011/03/11/follow-up-save-more-or-see-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-1251262 lynda Sat, 12 Mar 2011 15:18:28 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=71762#comment-1251262 Max, let us know you're OK, please? There's adventure, and there's adventure! Max, let us know you’re OK, please? There’s adventure, and there’s adventure!

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]]> By: Kerry http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2011/03/11/follow-up-save-more-or-see-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-1251252 Kerry Sat, 12 Mar 2011 15:17:13 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=71762#comment-1251252 I know he wants to learn another language - I encourage him to "trade" his native English to someone who wants one-on-one tutoring in exchange for their native Japanese. It's free and you're both benefiting. One tip: Set a timer for 1 hour, and then switch languages for another hour. If you don't use the timer, one or the other might feel like they aren't getting a lot of out of it. I know he wants to learn another language – I encourage him to “trade” his native English to someone who wants one-on-one tutoring in exchange for their native Japanese. It’s free and you’re both benefiting.

One tip: Set a timer for 1 hour, and then switch languages for another hour. If you don’t use the timer, one or the other might feel like they aren’t getting a lot of out of it.

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]]> By: Dan http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2011/03/11/follow-up-save-more-or-see-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-1251212 Dan Sat, 12 Mar 2011 15:10:16 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=71762#comment-1251212 I follow a number of blogs of people who have saved in order to be able to travel. I think it's great, and I hope I can spend a few years traveling in the future. But it's strange, I never hear of the adventure-seekers saving for retirement. It seems that most make it out of debt, form an emergency fund, store some extra cash, and take off to another country. I struggle to see how one can save for retirement this way... even if you have enough money to travel now, how does that translate into savings for later, especially when you're missing out on years of compounding interest? I follow a number of blogs of people who have saved in order to be able to travel. I think it’s great, and I hope I can spend a few years traveling in the future. But it’s strange, I never hear of the adventure-seekers saving for retirement. It seems that most make it out of debt, form an emergency fund, store some extra cash, and take off to another country. I struggle to see how one can save for retirement this way… even if you have enough money to travel now, how does that translate into savings for later, especially when you’re missing out on years of compounding interest?

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]]> By: Rebecca http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2011/03/11/follow-up-save-more-or-see-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-1251202 Rebecca Sat, 12 Mar 2011 15:06:32 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=71762#comment-1251202 Sounds like a great decision, Max! Enjoy your adventure - what a terrific opportunity and a great way to learn about the world...and yourself! Thanks for letting us follow up on Max's story, J.D. Safe travels Max! Sounds like a great decision, Max! Enjoy your adventure – what a terrific opportunity and a great way to learn about the world…and yourself!

Thanks for letting us follow up on Max’s story, J.D.

Safe travels Max!

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]]> By: Saskia http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2011/03/11/follow-up-save-more-or-see-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-1250582 Saskia Sat, 12 Mar 2011 07:29:33 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=71762#comment-1250582 I'm a saver and we only went to France once a year. But a few years ago I decided that I didn't want to wait till my retirement to travel, so I asked 3 friends to join me for Christmas shopping in London. We had such fun that each year we go to another European city. like Prague, Rome, Barcelona. I also take my daughter sometimes, 2 weeks ago we spent a weekend in Berlin. I don't save as much as I used to, but it's certainly worth it! ps I live in the Netherlands, so it's only a 1 hr flight to London, Paris, Berlin... I’m a saver and we only went to France once a year. But a few years ago I decided that I didn’t want to wait till my retirement to travel, so I asked 3 friends to join me for Christmas shopping in London. We had such fun that each year we go to another European city. like Prague, Rome, Barcelona. I also take my daughter sometimes, 2 weeks ago we spent a weekend in Berlin. I don’t save as much as I used to, but it’s certainly worth it!
ps I live in the Netherlands, so it’s only a 1 hr flight to London, Paris, Berlin…

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]]> By: Jackie http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2011/03/11/follow-up-save-more-or-see-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-1250382 Jackie Sat, 12 Mar 2011 04:59:14 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=71762#comment-1250382 Very cool. I'm jealous. (I know it sounds like one of those "don't be jealous, you could do it too" kind of situations. But really, it's not. $300,000 in equity is a pipe dream for a lot of us. And for those of us with negative equity, all we can do is dream...) Very cool. I’m jealous. (I know it sounds like one of those “don’t be jealous, you could do it too” kind of situations. But really, it’s not. $300,000 in equity is a pipe dream for a lot of us. And for those of us with negative equity, all we can do is dream…)

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]]> By: Melanie http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2011/03/11/follow-up-save-more-or-see-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-1250292 Melanie Sat, 12 Mar 2011 03:18:26 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=71762#comment-1250292 Hopefully you are not in Japan now... You never know where your adventure will lead to, it will be unsettling at times but it will be amazing for sure. I did something similar 12 years ago and my life took a very special turn, for the best. I developed special skills and knowledge, met great people from all over the world and landed interesting jobs. One advice : follow your passions and have no regrets. Hopefully you are not in Japan now…

You never know where your adventure will lead to, it will be unsettling at times but it will be amazing for sure.

I did something similar 12 years ago and my life took a very special turn, for the best. I developed special skills and knowledge, met great people from all over the world and landed interesting jobs.

One advice : follow your passions and have no regrets.

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]]> By: Emmy http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2011/03/11/follow-up-save-more-or-see-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-1250262 Emmy Sat, 12 Mar 2011 02:48:54 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=71762#comment-1250262 Oh dear! I assume he's not in Japan yet, but it does feel kinda weird reading this today. Oh dear! I assume he’s not in Japan yet, but it does feel kinda weird reading this today.

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]]> By: Afford-Anything.com http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2011/03/11/follow-up-save-more-or-see-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-1250222 Afford-Anything.com Sat, 12 Mar 2011 01:55:13 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=71762#comment-1250222 Eventually, even great savers need to ask themselves: "What's it all for?" I had great savings habits, and after building up a considerable stack of cash (and no debt), I decided to spend it all .... by traveling across Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia for more than two years. No job. No responsibility. Just pure, unencumbered travel. And you know what? I don't miss those savings one bit. :-) Eventually, even great savers need to ask themselves: “What’s it all for?”

I had great savings habits, and after building up a considerable stack of cash (and no debt), I decided to spend it all …. by traveling across Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia for more than two years. No job. No responsibility. Just pure, unencumbered travel.

And you know what? I don’t miss those savings one bit. :-)

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]]> By: Pete http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2011/03/11/follow-up-save-more-or-see-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-1250072 Pete Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:50:12 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=71762#comment-1250072 It's good to follow your dreams, but I hope Max is safe if he's still in Japan. It’s good to follow your dreams, but I hope Max is safe if he’s still in Japan.

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]]> By: Ben http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2011/03/11/follow-up-save-more-or-see-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-1250002 Ben Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:04:21 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=71762#comment-1250002 Congrats, Max! You're going to have a wonderful adventure! You're at the right time in your life to take risks and experience as much as you can. You'll never look back on your decision and you'll probably learn what's really important in life - and that it's not all about the money. That's what happened with me when I left my job to ride a motorcycle for 6 months through Latin America. Best of luck, buddy! Congrats, Max! You’re going to have a wonderful adventure! You’re at the right time in your life to take risks and experience as much as you can. You’ll never look back on your decision and you’ll probably learn what’s really important in life – and that it’s not all about the money. That’s what happened with me when I left my job to ride a motorcycle for 6 months through Latin America. Best of luck, buddy!

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]]> By: guinness416 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2011/03/11/follow-up-save-more-or-see-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-1249952 guinness416 Fri, 11 Mar 2011 23:53:21 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=71762#comment-1249952 Great stuff! Careful though Max ... I got an 18-month work visa (to the US, as it happens) when I was in my early twenties and am still on this side of the pond almost 12 years later! Great stuff! Careful though Max … I got an 18-month work visa (to the US, as it happens) when I was in my early twenties and am still on this side of the pond almost 12 years later!

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]]> By: El Nerdo http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2011/03/11/follow-up-save-more-or-see-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-1249942 El Nerdo Fri, 11 Mar 2011 23:51:17 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=71762#comment-1249942 I was going to say-- odd timing. I was going to say– odd timing.

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]]> By: BD http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/2011/03/11/follow-up-save-more-or-see-the-world/comment-page-1/#comment-1249792 BD Fri, 11 Mar 2011 23:38:19 +0000 http://www.getrichslowly.org/blog/?p=71762#comment-1249792 <i>"After a year of reviewing my options, I’ve taken the plunge, quit my job, and booked a flight to Japan."</i> Not sure when the exact timeline is for all this, but I sure hope he's not in Japan *now*. D: “After a year of reviewing my options, I’ve taken the plunge, quit my job, and booked a flight to Japan.”

Not sure when the exact timeline is for all this, but I sure hope he’s not in Japan *now*. D:

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