This, of course, is the attitude of many folks that Carly and I encounter. It seems that most people can't grasp what has inspired us to quit our jobs, uproot our life together and travel halfway around the globe to farm - voluntarily. And I don't blame them! We've given up that sense of security that keeps us warm at night; going to bed knowing you can pay your rent, buy your food, and put clothes on your back. We've abandoned up the post-college repertoire of establishing a career and taking on monthly car payments. We're backtracking.
This isn't a rant against the corporate, white-collar American dream. I certainly don't condone this kind of behavior and wouldn't hold it against anyone for not following in our footsteps. It's not like we really know what we're doing! But one thing is for sure... we're taking a chance. Rolling the dice. And whatever happens, we'll have some killer stories for our grandchildren!
For the past three and a half years I've worked for a local concert promoter in Columbus, Ohio. It was an ideal beginning to a career in the music industry. I was fortunate enough to land an entry level position merging my major of strategic communication with the thing that I love most - music. And it was a fine time. My time at this company introduced me to the music industry, the office environment, and the bottom line. It became my job to promote hundreds of rock 'n roll concerts each year to the city of Columbus, and it really didn't get much better than that. Sure, there were unavoidable office politics that shattered my optimism, but it builds character - right?It was a good run. I worked my ass off and gained insight into what I want out of my career. But now it's time for a change. It's time to deviate from the norm and experience something completely human. New culture, new landscape, new hemisphere.
New Zealand.
When do ya'll get thur?
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