hey guys, I'm new here, and was looking for some input on my current situation...
I'm planning on a thru hike (2017) with my girlfriend(2 yrs. and counting). we both have extremely different perceptions of reality, and how we live life on a daily basis..
she is a full time student, who works a part time job just to make some extra spending money for her countless adventures she goes on. the vast majority of her "real" life is prepaid by mom and dad, which equals to a mindset that is quite difficult for me to relate with.
myself on the other hand, I'm an extremely stable guy.. I have had a full time job since I turned 18, and have subsequently, not traveled/adventured a whole lot because of it. full time job means full time bills as you all know, so I'm really not having an easy time deciding what the best way to go about quitting a great paying job, doing what I love, for 6 months to hike the AT, without the comfort of knowing I'll have a job when the time comes after the trail...
has anyone encountered the same type of situation as me, and are there any bits and pieces of advice/tips anyone has to offer me at this time?? its just hard for the two of us to understand one another with regards to both our financial situations.