iam 0 #1 August 27, 2003 I think i'm having a mid-life crisis, and i was wondering how many people have actually went through this? I have been reasonably successful in my chosen career and currently enjoy a good salary - enough to let me jump each weekend and go on holiday 4 times this year, but i'm at a stage in my life where it bores the tits of me For the last 6mths I have been thinking about packing it all in, selling my house and just travelling from DZ to DZ around the world. Especially DZ's in New Zealand, California and Florida. I have been to Elsinore a few times and could easily adjust to that way of life If I could get myself a few ratings along the way all the better. OK, so who has done this, what was there experiance, did it help kill the nagging pain in the pit of your stomache (you'll know what I mean if you have ever felt it). Is being 39 years old to old? I would greatly appreciate all opinions and advice. Thanks"Don't ever knock on deaths door, just ring the bell and run away - it really pisses him off" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #2 August 27, 2003 You are never too old. Read this thread... http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=629241;sb=post_latest_reply;so=ASC;forum_view=forum_view_collapsed;;page=unread#unread tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spike 0 #3 August 27, 2003 Hey Ian, Year 2000, same affluence, same crisis... I did sell up, pack it all in and went travelling round Australia for a year. The best time of my life ever, EVER. 2.5 years later, I'm back here in the UK, back in regular life, easier job than before I left, better pay, fantastic benefits, and yet all I can think about is how happy I was when every minute was mine to do just as I wanted. If I thought life was bad before my year out... As they say, be careful what you ask for, you just may well get it. Having had it, and liked it, I'm trying to figure out how to earn a (good) living from doing nothing! Break it down, what's getting to you? The job, the climate, people, being in a rut? Boringstoke... me too, we should meet for a beer, PM me. I'm sure I could persuade a gorgeous local young skychick to come along too and dispense some optimism. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #4 August 27, 2003 You're only on this rock once... Do what makes YOU happy... (just don't hurt anyone) I chucked it all in my late 20's for a while.... Took some time to figure out it wasn't the job, friends, relationships, that was making me feel unsatisfied... . It was me, and the 'fix' was actually pretty easy... good luck! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Designer 0 #5 August 27, 2003 Hey,quit my crap job today.Wonder what is going on in this real world?Tired of settling for any dumb job!Need to be challenged. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 26 #6 August 27, 2003 I did that about a year and a half ago. I've been wandering around jumping since then. It's been a good time, but I'm just about ready to get back to the "real" world. I think it's time to sit down and think real hard about making money, so that I can make my second cut-away last a life time. My advice would be to get all the cash lined up so that you can cut-away for ever. Then do it. I know several people who have been full time jumpers for a year or more. By and large, they all move on to something else eventually. There is, I think, more to life than jumping. But as long as you've got your ducks in a row, it shouldn't be too hard to bail on everything else and go jumping for a while, then move on once it's starting to get old. Two last thoughts: "It's never too late to start a new life in the palm trees." -- Jimmy Buffett "You are the only person who can make you unhappy." -- Jonathan Aiello-- Tom Aiello Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com SnakeRiverBASE.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katecooper 0 #7 August 27, 2003 There is a real world? blue skies kate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shark 0 #8 August 27, 2003 QuoteThere is a real world? blue skies kate Yep, it's on MTV! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iam 0 #9 August 27, 2003 Quote. It was me, and the 'fix' was actually pretty easy... good luck! What was the fix? p.s. thanks everyone for all the words of encouragement. I think I already know what i'm going to do. "Don't ever knock on deaths door, just ring the bell and run away - it really pisses him off" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiverRick 0 #10 August 28, 2003 I spent about ten years working on dz's full time. It's hard coming back though. Need the money but hate the rat race. Everything else seems boring. never pull low......unless you are Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #11 August 28, 2003 QuoteQuote. It was me, and the 'fix' was actually pretty easy... good luck! What was the fix? p.s. thanks everyone for all the words of encouragement. I think I already know what i'm going to do. QuoteThat 'Grasshopper' is the question only you can answer! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
