Our FI Gap Year Travelling Across the US | Money Metagame

Ever considered taking a gap year right in the middle of your career?

That's exactly what Becky and Noah did. We interviewed them before they went off on their 1 year road trip round the United States, and now they tell us how it went, their takeaways and plans for their future.

You'll love their story.

We also chat about...

What surprised them about their trip
Their advice to others who want to take a gap year
Getting back into the workforce after a gap year
Why they didn't try to start any new business ventures
Why they chose California

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Show notes and links from today's episode

Becky and Noah's blog: Money Metagame
Becky and Noah on Instagram and Twitter
ChooseFI episode with Naseema: How I Paid Off 1 Million in Debt
Article: Hotel stats from a year on the road
Episode: How to make $14,000 honeymoons cost $500, and taking a gap year with Noah from Money Metagame

Key takeaways from our chat with Becky and Noah
1 - Their biggest takeaways from the trip
Both Becky and Noah were surprised at how comfortable they were living out of their car. They were living lean, didn't have high expectations nor a specific outline of their trip, which gave them a ton of well deserved freedom. They spent much less than they thought they would and used hotel points and cashback to reduce the cost even further.
2 - Advice for those who plan on taking a gap year
Noah explains that doing a gap year right in the middle of your career is the perfect timing. He says that if they had done it too early they wouldn't have had such a decent amount of cash saved up, and the compounding interest wouldn't have had as much of an effect. They also recommend to talk to your employer and make sure you feel comfortable you'll get a job when you get back from your gap year.
3 - The biggest benefits of taking a gap year
This gap year was their year to chill. Becky was burnt out from her nursing job and needed some time to recharge, so this was the perfect opportunity to do so. This time off allowed them to relax and by the end of it they were actually looking forward to going back to work. By exploring all these cities in the US, they were also able to pick a location that fitted them best. The fact that they're changing jobs also means a bump in their salary, and they've also now decided to be more relaxed about reaching FI.
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