[MMM]

Originally Posted by godwine

Well 3 weeks vacation is considered decent, many company still give 2 and you don't get 3 until you hit like 10 or 15 years of services. Guess I am just lucky that they gave me 4 per year to start with

But what you said earlier someowhat inspired me to say something that is along the line of what MMM originally posted. I think it is true that the priveledge to travel also belong to those who can afford it, in terms of both money and time. And to get that, you really need to land a good job that offers both. And this type of job NEEDS a University/College degree.

Not suggesting that the University/College degree will guaratnee it, but not having one will definitely not help

MMM I feel your pain, so are you still working as a translator? I guess being self employed also mean that you manage your own time. One of my ex-partner in photography decided to withdraw from our operation and go freelance, he quit his full time job and basically take pictures for a living, self employed as well of course, with a small home studio. It sounds great, but I guess in that field, it will end up what you are doing, not taking vacation at all.

Like any position, there is give and take. I don't have benefits like insurance paid for or paid vacation, but if I want to go to Japan for six weeks, I can. I often work past midnight, but at the same time, can sleep in until 10 in the morning if I like. Always options... but options I probably wouldn't have without a university degree.