I just finished another book, The Career Break Book by Lonely Planet. This is largely a travel reference book, with lots of tips of where to go during a time of career breaks. Great advice given with several off-beaten tracks that is not usually taken by travellers.
There were several examples of people taking their career breaks, and generally they changed their perspectives on work and do not go back to their original job/career.
Not much to say, except, if anyone is thinking of stopping their normal worklife routine, and thinking of going for a career break, this is a book to look for. BTW, mostly it seems that people from the US, Europe or Australia do this.
Again, the story of lifestyle choices echo in my mind, and also whether there would be people like Santiagos in The Alchemist in some of us, willing to give up being a shepherd and travel to the pyramids in search of treasure. Difficult, but definitely achievable, if sacrifices are made and proper arrangements made to take care of existing financial obligations. There are several practical tips in the book about these valid concerns and alternative measures to consider.
Benefits of course is subjected one circumstances, as in Santiago's case, a treasure, a potential spouse but most importantly, learning so much about life's journey in the process of his travels. Let's hope we can all learn like Santiago if we ever take a career break in any point of our life.
Found a website for those who want to know more as well; great resource
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