Lifelong dream of backpacking the world.

35, male, single, 800k net worth (58.2% ETFs, 19.4% crypto, 15% 401k, 6.1% cash, 1.2% car).

8 years in corporate (tech consulting). I'm tired of working, I haven't enjoyed my work for several years and keep bouncing between ideas of going back to school for a master's in something or traveling. I'm not sure what to go back to school for. My mindset is completely different from what it was 8 years ago. I feel much better when I'm connecting and helping people, $ isn't much of a priority for me as I think I've reached coastfife.

Anyway, I took a month off this year to travel 2 countries in the eastern Europe and I can't wait to see more of the world but it feels so scary to give up a steady paycheck. And no, I'm not eligible for a sabbatical.

I guess what I'm looking for is some encouragement from folks who have done this move before and would love to hear some of your stories. How was it returning home after traveling? How did your life outlook change?…