I traveled around the world instead of stay at home unemployed

Its hard for people to do things when they don't have a job, money pays the rent but I agree with you, why sit at home, you can do other things such as volunteering or charity work. There is satisfaction in helping others. I lost my job a few years ago and it was tough, my wife had to provide for our family and I thought I would go crazy not being able to help. We started travelling because of her job as a nurse and now I can't think of anything else I would rather be doing.

Wow! I think you are a strong person. And I admire you for being able to do what most people wouldn't do in the face of unemployment - to travel around the globe. I also choose to be happy despite some pressing situations because I couldn't afford to get sick when stress gets the best of me. The more you're stressed out, the more you get sick, the more it is impossible for you to achieve the universal dream of travelling around the world. Me, I just want at this point in my life to travel to our neighboring countries with my mom, but if I get my miracle,why not the world! Thanks for this post..

I agree with you that working travel holidays as you called it should be done when your young and can afford to take risks. Not so much as you get older and have children. When I was 16 I left home to travel around the US with a traveling sales company. I went to work for them because I wanted to travel, I stayed because I was good at it. I traveled with the company for 3 years went to all 50 States in the US and got to travel to Mexico and Canada all while working for the company. I had a blast doing it. I am now 35 years old and now it would be horrible to have to do. I couldn't imagine being away from my kids, and most jobs don't allow children to go to work with you. But I was lucky I got pregnant at 17 had my daughter at 18 and was able to keep traveling with the company I worked for, we had a traveling nanny to travel with us. It was nice, but I know that most places don't have that.

Yes, being jobless can lead to terrible upset. Whether you have a family to support or just merely yourself or even if there is someone who could support you..being jobless makes you feel deprived. But I believe that in most cases, being jobless is a choice. There is always a way to find a new job or any way to earn a decent living if and when you are suddenly separated from your job (for reasons beyond your control). Why stop looking for another? If job is elusive than you always be self-employed. It takes just diligence and industriousness to remain productive. While you still have the strength, you can always do it. I don't think an unemployed or unproductive person could be really happy unless he is born to live a life of slothfulness and dependence on others. So, the way to be happy is do something so you won't remain unproductive. I also believe, age should not be a hindrance in job. For as long one is still mentally and physically able, he should be allowed to work or do some productive things. I don't believe in retirement age. There is no age to retire. It depends upon the person's physical and mental fitness plus his own will to continue or not.

Surprisingly, many unemployes people do find jobs by being involved in charity work or just active in their community. The library is always having coffee days and give out community information whether it be even talking or visiting a shut in. These contacts can lead to full time employment. The debt problem is a biggy but it is surprsing how you can find so many ways to cut expenses. I was so pleasantly surprised by what is offered in poundland. If I lived in the U.K. then I would shop there as the bargains are amazing - especially those involving cleaning supplies. Doing supermarket shopping later in the evening when the prices are cut often by over half the price. Things like this can help. The unemployed person must have a reason to get up and get dressed and get out on a daily basis to avoid depression. Above all, if they have a faith then this can give them hope because if theylose hope then depression sets in. Has your friend thought of being retrained in any other field? I do hope that he finds work soon.

I have been unemployed for 2 months now, wait, turning 3 this month. I quit my job due to stress and being unhappy. I know it's not a good idea to quit even a high paying but stressful job these days. To keep me sane, I went back to my hometown to visit my family. It has been a while since I was away from home so it really pays to be with my mom and brothers again. It keeps me happy and sane. I know this is not permanent. Sooner or later I will need to look for a job that can pay the rent. Besides, I don't want to work when I'm too old to enjoy my life. For now, I'm enjoying unemployment, away from stress.

I have that exact same problem right now my friend, I am 42 this year and I am going back to work after a long period of not working due to depression, trying to explain to prospective employers what I've done whilst not working is difficult enough, along with my age against me, and the competition! The only thing I have got is experience, but that alone won't be enough. Trouble is they expect GCSE's and A Levels now, and I was at school and got CSE's which don't seem to be recognized now. Fortunately I am a single person and don't have anyone relying on me, but it's extremely tough out there in the job market and sadly, it's getting far worse.

I think in your situation, you had a cottage to let out. If you were as many young people were then, living with their parents, or renting part of a flat, then you would not have been able to get the money for the passport, and then take off. Also if you had not the skills, ditto. Also now it is the TSA agents and the machines that take x-ray of your body to search for whatever. I would say if you do not mind that and the young people live with their parents and their parents do not charge rent or if do, just a pittance, then they could travel and work abroad. Otherwise, it will not work. Also once a person is married and has a family, unless they do not have any heavy things in the house like a piano, but live in a flat, they cannot travel. Best for them to save up for an extended holiday.

It is still all about the money. If you are unemployed but have more than enough savings to travel everywhere to find your luck then good for you. I think what's really depressing is that you don't have anything to start on. You don't have money, you are unemployed, there are no means to get by.. If given a chance, I would want to travel around our country and live the "life" but truth is, I am still in the start up phase where I can't go anywhere because I don't have the funds for it

Hi max, I don't know if it was a smart move or not but I will give you kudos for doing that..It certainly is much harder for a person with responsibilities to just jet off into another world.. I am haoppy for you but when does it stop, I mean will you ever settle down and have a permanent home..you are not getting any younger either... continue to enjoy your life!!!!!..

Employment has been the method of earning in cash or in kind to survive, hence it is very important to everyone. If you are not employed maybe you can try to invest into something that you will earn without working.. invest your money in any company that sells stocks.. or you can start your own business which is less work. This my dream someday to stop working under the shadow of rich companies and build my own company, I am not wishing for a big one, but at least something that I can call as mine. Because I really believe that very seldom get rich by just being employee alone.. We need to spread our wings and try a lot of opportunities outside, there's no harm in trying.

It's really hard to have fun when you have no money or low on funds. You can't seem to get into that mood when you have lots of bills and obligations, not to mention you need some money as well to live by. I think someone can still be happy despite the financial problems if they will have some major lifestyle adjustments. Set standards of living a bit lower so the chances of getting disappointment will not be that great and depressing. I think it will also help to seek emotional and spiritual support from your community. It makes one feel even more grounded and thankful for what little they have and be appreciative of what they have. They will realize that despite everything, they're still far off luckier than most.

Mexico has the same troubles as you did. To many people not enough jobs. Im glad you chose to travel rather than sit at home and do nothing. Great job.

werid!

I think it is good to travel different place and to visit different people and see different cultures. I think it is good to not to stay home and be unemployed. I think it is good that you have traveled around the world.

It is harder for older people to find jobs, and the burden of having children and payments can make it really stressful. In my case, I have skills that are being sought after, so I've never been out of a job for long. My partner has been looking for years though, and it's very discouraging.

Being unemployed at any age can be very difficult, but when you have many responsibilities that just adds to the stress. I think if you are unemployed and unhappy about it there are many things that you can do to keep busy. Volunteering is one of them, and sometimes that can add extra skills to your portfolio and even lead to employment.

basically being unemployed will not bring you anywhere. no money to use to do things you desired. so just stay at home and be useful there. My current job is not what I graduated from. I was unemployed in my younger days but my mom was my good adviser. She always reminds me that if I cannot find a job, I should make one. So I always sell the crafts that I love to do as a hobby whenever I am unemployed. My wish now is that I would be able to make my own real business.

Before I went to Estonia I had the same problem. I passed my exams, but I wasn't able to find a job, and I decided to do something different. On the internet I found a home for adults with special needs in Estonia and I contacted them. I got a job there and spent some time there. At that time I was young and single and I didn't have my own house or other responsiblities. Today it would be much more complicated to take a job in another country because my situation is different today. Today when I am unemployed I stay in my own country and send out lots and lots of applications. I also contact places that aren't hiring new people at the moment and ask them to keep my application in case they are going to hire new people in the future. I usually keep some savings for emergencies so that I can survive some months without a job.

WE did the same when I was around 30 years old. That`s when my husband and I went to Europe for the first time. We camped with camping gear and a VW bug my siblings lent us. I saw a lot more of Europe than normal tourists and at cheaper prices.