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

[Nicole E. Phillips]

Thank you all so far. Where can I find Piper's Flight?
On May 9, 2013 2:10 AM, "Melanie Clarke" <melaniekclarke at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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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