In That Moment, A Seed Was Planted
Because I’m a tantrum-prone baby, I mostly think and talk about total escapes from wage slavery.
This guy, however, reminds us that we don’t have to be so drastic if or when it doesn’t suit us.
We can simply change jobs — maybe escape the stultification of white-collar work — if we want to:
one day, a window cleaner came to the office. I completely lost track of time watching him work. When I finally snapped out of it, I told him it looked like a peaceful job.
Yes, I can’t imagine a better job, he replied cheerfully.
In that moment, a seed was planted. Six months later, I was on a plane to Bangkok for a sabbatical in Asia
Pause. Take a break. Reassess. Do something else.
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About Robert Wringham
Robert Wringham is the editor of New Escapologist. He also writes books and articles. Read more at wringham.co.uk