If you’ve been laid off recently or want to take a sabbatical then read this article: Top 10 Reasons to Take a Career Break…and Travel
If you are thinking about splitting up your routine with an extended travel break, you are definitely not alone. Not only is this concept of a “gap year” for adults becoming more popular all the time, there are also more benefits and much more understanding out there than ever before. Here are ten reasons why this concept might be right for you.
1. Laid Off? Don’t Make it Life Defeating…Make it Life Defining
With headlines reading “U.S. Initial Unemployment Claims Jump to 26-Year High” it’s no secret that the country is in an economic crisis. Have you found yourself to be included in these headlines? Don’t sit around and be just another statistic – take charge of your immediate future. With the job market heading in a downward spiral, you could spend months searching for a new job. Rather than waiting for things to turnaround, this is a great opportunity to do something different with your life. Continue reading…
Regardless of your employment situation take some time out and inventory your dreams! You only get one life to live, so live it well peeps.
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I’ll be on vacation until July 24th. It’s my first 2 week vacation in years. Yay!
I won’t be posting a lot of in-depth articles, but I will be sharing useful posts that I’ve stumbled across on the internet. I might be a tad slow when responding to comments, so be patient. 
Expect a lot of fun articles from me once I get back from vacation. Have a great few weeks peeps!
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Great kitty under the carpet photo. Have fun on vacation!
Hello,
I’ve enjoyed reading rowdykittens, thank you for taking the time to have it.
My husband and I want to escape the rat race and live the simple life but the one thing that is stopping us is health insurance. What have you found others are doing for affordable health insurance if they can’t get it through their employer? I realize we’ll get healthier as we slow our life down but you never know when a hospital stay may be needed.
Thanks for any ideas you can give us,
Lori
Hi Lori,
Health insurance is a tough topic in the USA, especially if you have a preexisting condition. We understand your reticence. It took us an extra amount of time to save up enough to cover this cost before we “escaped”. To navigate the crazy world of insurance we found a healthcare broker through a trusted friend and got his advice on our needs based on our lifestyle. It was terrific to get solid insight and expert advice into what we needed and what we didn’t need. After the consultation we started the new insurance plan and factored in the cost into our budgets and savings for the period we knew that business would be weak. Basically we opted to pay higher deductibles for greater coverage (preventing bankruptcy from an unforeseen health crisis). We don’t mind paying for routine check-ups and the Doc’s usually give a 20-30% discount when you pay in cash up front.
Also its good to establish a regular relationship with a family doctor. That way when a trip to the hospital is needed you can make an appointment and avoid costly ER visits.
Necessary Caveat: The ideas here of course are just from our story and experience and we are not licensed professionals so take it for what its worth.
We are big proponents of universal care. I don’t think anyone should have to suffer and die due to a preventable “disease” of poverty. Hope this helps! Cheers, Logan.