Breaking away from a set pattern of life has been a dream for most, but these days many are living that dream too!
On a summer evening while waiting for a friend at one of the busy McDonalds restaurants in Delhi, I was approached by a German couple (in their late 20s) looking for the cheapest way to reach Shimla. Guiding one to Shimla from Delhi isn’t as effortless as guiding one to the neighbourhood grocery store, so while I took pains to explain the cheapest options available, they joined me at my table… As I chatted up and asked them (Steve & Natalie) what they were doing in India, Steve promptly replied, “I guess you could call it a gap year for travelling. We have just come back from Kashmir and would be leaving for Iran in a few days. We thought of going across Pakistan, but it would probably be a little unwise incase we bump into Osama bin Laden!” We burst out laughing but somewhere inside I was enthralled by their spunk and nerve to beat the stereotypes of life. In order to support their lifestyle financially, Steve explained, “Last year we were in Australia, and there we did a few farm jobs along with travelling. They are quite easy to get. We also did some bar work and restaurant work. We put in lots of hours to save enough money to travel in Asia for eight months. To get a work permit, one can apply online. Some people get it through an agency. The agency can also sort out a bank account and a tax file number. But agencies charge a fee, so some people (like us) just do it themselves.”
While Steve is a freelance writer and Natalie has taken a break before joining her regular education, upon research one realises that, there are many who take a sabbatical (a gap year, though usually longer than a year) from regular work or from education to pursue travel, international voluntary community work, or just an international working holiday!
On a summer evening while waiting for a friend at one of the busy McDonalds restaurants in Delhi, I was approached by a German couple (in their late 20s) looking for the cheapest way to reach Shimla. Guiding one to Shimla from Delhi isn’t as effortless as guiding one to the neighbourhood grocery store, so while I took pains to explain the cheapest options available, they joined me at my table… As I chatted up and asked them (Steve & Natalie) what they were doing in India, Steve promptly replied, “I guess you could call it a gap year for travelling. We have just come back from Kashmir and would be leaving for Iran in a few days. We thought of going across Pakistan, but it would probably be a little unwise incase we bump into Osama bin Laden!” We burst out laughing but somewhere inside I was enthralled by their spunk and nerve to beat the stereotypes of life. In order to support their lifestyle financially, Steve explained, “Last year we were in Australia, and there we did a few farm jobs along with travelling. They are quite easy to get. We also did some bar work and restaurant work. We put in lots of hours to save enough money to travel in Asia for eight months. To get a work permit, one can apply online. Some people get it through an agency. The agency can also sort out a bank account and a tax file number. But agencies charge a fee, so some people (like us) just do it themselves.”
While Steve is a freelance writer and Natalie has taken a break before joining her regular education, upon research one realises that, there are many who take a sabbatical (a gap year, though usually longer than a year) from regular work or from education to pursue travel, international voluntary community work, or just an international working holiday!
Source : IIPM Editorial, 2012.
An Initiative of IIPM, Malay Chaudhuri
and Arindam Chaudhuri (Renowned Management Guru and Economist).
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An Initiative of IIPM, Malay Chaudhuri
and Arindam Chaudhuri (Renowned Management Guru and Economist).
For More IIPM Info, Visit below mentioned IIPM articles.
2012 : DNA National B-School Survey 2012
Ranked 1st in International Exposure (ahead of all the IIMs)
Ranked 6th Overall
Zee Business Best B-School Survey 2012
Prof. Arindam Chaudhuri’s Session at IMA Indore
IIPM IN FINANCIAL TIMES, UK. FEATURE OF THE WEEK
IIPM strong hold on Placement : 10000 Students Placed in last 5 year
IIPM’s Management Consulting Arm-Planman Consulting
Professor Arindam Chaudhuri – A Man For The Society….
IIPM: Indian Institute of Planning and Management
IIPM makes business education truly global
Management Guru Arindam Chaudhuri
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IIPM B-School Facebook Page
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IIPM Links
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