I have started the very early stages of planning my trip on the Camino. I am researching what to pack, how to get there, where to stay, how much money it will take, etc. The only real lingering question in my mind is, "How in the world do I take 5-6 weeks off work without losing my job?" I am the assistant to two Vice Presidents at a large mental health clinic (17 counties, 800 staff) and I have a pretty good idea what their reaction would be if I told them I wanted to take off 6 weeks to have this experience...and I don't think it would be a positive reaction. American companies are so uptight about giving time off to employees, I'm afraid I'll lose my job. My only other thought has been that when the time comes that I can do the Camino (I'm shooting for Sept 2013), I look for a different job to start when I return.
How did everyone here manage to take 4-6 weeks off their everyday lives and jobs?
Thanks!
How did everyone here manage to take 4-6 weeks off their everyday lives and jobs?
Thanks!