We all dream of adventure. We muse about the day we'll break free from our day-to-day grinds and journey to a far off land with a blank slate and a whole new environment to explore.
But even if the opportunity surfaces, uncertainties hold us back, and the biggest uncertainty is often employment. Will I be able to find a job? What if I don't enjoy it? Even if the work is okay, what if the food doesn't agree with me or I find cultural barriers just too big to overcome? It seems all too likely that an adventure could turn into a disaster, leaving you unemployed, broke, and stranded in a strange place with no friends.