How I saved enough to quit my job and travel for a year | MarketWatch

Leigha Barbieri took the ultimate career break after burnout, quitting her job as a physician assistant to travel for almost 14 months. To do it, she paid off a six-figure student debt and saved over $110,000. Here’s how she set herself up for adventure.

0:00: Intro
0:10: How did you have the money to do this?
0:40 Career as a physician assistant
1:23 Step 1: Pay off student loans
3:43 Step 3: Make a travel budget
5:22 Step 4: Travel hacks
6:09 Step 5: Plan for health insurance
8:16 Step 6: Plan for storage
9:08 Step 7: Plan for your return
11:17 Step 8: Don’t forget your relationship

Leigha’s TikTok: @helloimthepa
Instagram: @helloimthepa

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