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After finishing graduate school, I worked in a corporate job for 12 years. Starting July 2008 I have opted out and am trying out not working.

I absolutely loved my job but the only way to pursue the things I wanted to was to leave the job. And I wanted to do it before I turned 40.

The freedom to travel at a leisurely pace was one strong motivation in my decision to leave the corporate world. In my retirement blog I explore the implications of my sabbatical, and my travel blog is about the different aspects of travel that I am drawn towards.

Sunday, October 24, 2004

77. Connecting with mother

Two posts in one day, yes. I called my mother since it was my anniversary, and she wanted to wish us. Today, all these 1000s of miles apart, we just connected. It happens once in a while.
It is not as if we normally fight about things. Usually, I quickly tell her a few things about my life and work, and she does the same.
Today, she spent a good deal of time talking about my brother's marriage. My parents are looking for a bride for him. It sometimes takes time. She was telling her that all the neighbors kept asking her why it was taking time. I told her he was still younger than my father was, when he got married.
I then told her that I was thinking of quitting work. I told her I was tired. She seemed to understand. I told her that I wanted to travel around, take it easy for a few months.
She asked about my wife, who is equally eager to quit.
Well, both of you are highly qualified, so you shouldn't have any problems getting a job if you want one, she said. I assured her that that was probably true.
Secretly, I hope never to go back to a 9-5 job, at least not for too long.

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