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Home » Planning

Last Paycheck and I'm Off

Modified: Jun 17, 2019 · Published: Nov 30, 2007 by Dave Lee |

Just a quick note to share I received my last paycheck, including vacation time payout, this morning. 

I more than met my savings goals - I exceeded them. 

I know the figures can seem daunting, however many people go abroad with far less than me, and either work or volunteer, or stick to the cheaper regions. 

All I can say is I did it my way (Sinatra-style), and each person has to figure out how much is enough for him/herself.

Going forward, I'll be updating my new spreadsheet, RTW Actual Costs, which should be very valuable info for those planning to visit similar countries in the near future.

I'm heading to Grand Central to catch a train to JFK airport in three hours. 

My next update will be from the middle of the Pacific Ocean (even if just to say "I made it" again)!

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Comments

  1. Stefan says

    November 30, 2007 at 5:15 pm

    Im really impressed that you were able to hit all your goals in the time that you set.

    Have a safe trip and im looking forward to reading your updates.

  2. Stefan says

    November 30, 2007 at 12:15 pm

    Im really impressed that you were able to hit all your goals in the time that you set.

    Have a safe trip and im looking forward to reading your updates.

  3. Leo says

    November 30, 2007 at 10:11 pm

    Congrats Dave! the day is here! I hope you have plenty of reading materials and your Mp3 player fully charged for that long flight! I'm sure "when the night feels my song" will be in your head as that plane sets out to the open ocean... see ya! :-)

  4. Leo says

    November 30, 2007 at 5:11 pm

    Congrats Dave! the day is here! I hope you have plenty of reading materials and your Mp3 player fully charged for that long flight! I'm sure "when the night feels my song" will be in your head as that plane sets out to the open ocean... see ya! :-)

  5. wkhaiaun says

    December 02, 2007 at 6:31 am

    Best of luck Dave. I really admire guys like you. Dare to chase our dream. Do update us on your progress and don't forget to post your travel log.

  6. wkhaiaun says

    December 02, 2007 at 11:31 am

    Best of luck Dave. I really admire guys like you. Dare to chase our dream. Do update us on your progress and don't forget to post your travel log.

  7. Chris says

    December 02, 2007 at 7:32 pm

    Best of luck!

  8. Chris says

    December 03, 2007 at 12:32 am

    Best of luck!

  9. Kirsty says

    December 03, 2007 at 4:23 pm

    Well it's finally here! Bet it feels great. Your RTW spreadsheet is a great idea, I'll for sure be checking in with it to plan my own budget.

    Have fun in the sun!
    Kirsty

  10. Kirsty says

    December 03, 2007 at 9:23 pm

    Well it's finally here! Bet it feels great. Your RTW spreadsheet is a great idea, I'll for sure be checking in with it to plan my own budget.

    Have fun in the sun!
    Kirsty

Dave at Ahu Ko Te Riku on Rapa Nui (Easter Island), Chile.

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