[pct-l] Personal stories about life before the PCT

[Melanie Clarke]

You sound like Piper. Read Piper's Flight. It might help you decide.
On May 8, 2013 8:08 PM, "Nicole E. Phillips" <nephils at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hello everyone,
>
> First of all, I want to thank the members of this list who continue to
> provide a wealth of information and ideas. I am very new to this community,
> but can already feel the comradery.
>
> I am planning a 2014 PCT thru hike, but to do so will require leaving my
> six figure career behind, getting my house rented, etc. My planning is in
> process to do all of this and I am just looking to hear some personal
> stories from any one who has left a secure, well paying job to thru hike,
> and how you prepared, as well as how you think it has changed your
> perspective.
>
> I am in my 30s, single, no kids and doing well, but stuck in a numbing
> career within a corporation whose values (I'm learning more everyday) are
> not in line with my own. I have dreamed about a thru hike for several
> years, but recently I feel that certain events have led me to officially
> decide to leave my career and go for a walk. I have always found comfort in
> solitude, and am easily energized by nature. my life and soul are being
> wasted on a job that in my core, I feel is not the right fit, but I've
> stuck with it, primarily because of the compensation. I know there is more
> out there for me, but it is nearly impossible to open up to other
> opportunity without creating some kind of intervention.
>
> Honestly I just want to hear from others who have been in a similar
> situation and the process leading to your decision, as well as the
> re-entry. Please feel free to flame or to respond with questions.
>
> Thanks,
> Nicole
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