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

[Scott Williams]

Amazons got it and it's a good read.

Shroomer


On Thu, May 9, 2013 at 6:22 AM, Nicole E. Phillips <nelaina at gmail.com>wrote:

> 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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