Makuzi,Quote:
Originally Posted by Mazuki
Thanks for coming to the forums. I can understand at your age you probably have a lot going through your mind. You are probably fresh out of school and stressed about the rigors of the "real world" and having to deal with the battles that may come. It is a perfectly understandable feeling and have no doubts you aren't the only one feeling that. Sometimes it is good to "get away" -- but your suggestion/desire here seems a little worrisome because I believe it puts you in danger. Certainly you wouldn't want that! Here is a little story from "wanting to get away" from experience.
When I graduated from University when I was 22 -- I didn't feel the need to run away, but decided to rest and go back home for a while and relax. After a few months of decompressing, I took on the job search in earnest and was able to find work quite easily. I had a great paying job with awesome benefits and after six and a half months, I was stressed to the max. We did internal shuffling and hired a lot of external applicants because we were a growing organization. All of us internal employees still had jobs, but we were offered to apply internally to new openings or even have the ability to switch shifts. I didn't get my preference, but I got my second choice which was a step down from my management position, but a cut in pay and much simplified duties. I had to make the choice by August 1st and decided to move on and not accept my new offer.
I moved to Colorado, where I made a lot less money and had no benefits. I had saved over $3,000 by the time I left the Midwest to go out there. I had a place to stay, a few friends in the area and some safety nets in case something went bad. For my first month out there, I just took in the environment. I experienced culture shock and it was a little tense figuring things out. As an avid hiker/camper/outdoors enthusiast, I spent my weekends camping out in the wilderness gaining experience and finding out more things about myself. By the time winter came around, I had progressed to being able to do a couple of week-long treks out there before I started work. It was a great time, but still had difficulties. I consider myself to be extremely handy and generally well-prepared in a lot of areas. However, I can tell you that after a week -- I was physically and mentally exhausted. I suspect I could have probably made a go for a few weeks before I completely felt disconnect from everything. When those times came, and I came to that understanding, I got out and went back home.
If you feel a disconnect now (in the modern world) -- I can tell you that it can become greater in the wild. Humans are social animals and it is almost necessity to be around others in order to progress. There is nothing wrong with wanting to get away from a while, but if you already experience issues of loneliness, they will only be magnified in an environment where you have to rely and deal most only with yourself and your inner battles on a constant basis.
I'm not sure what you have in store for yourself, but I kindly hope you reconsider and take hold of the job that is possibly awaiting for you. Since school, I've worked in three different atmospheres and haven't found that "true" niche yet, but eventually I will. You don't choose a life, just live one. Good things are bound for you. Keep your head high and know we are here to help! My suggestion would to join a club or organization in Norway that helps teach skills and self-reliance.
After you gain some skills -- try camping for a night or two. If that went successful, plan a weekend trek. After a couple successful weekend treks, move on to a week journey. Keep doing those until you feel comfortable in those lengths of time. Also try to include variable scenarios. Immerse yourself in different elements. Challenge yourself!
All the bests man. I'm wishing you good vibes.
