So here's my dilemma. I worked the same dead end, go no where retail job for 9 years, and hated every day I was there. Almost a year ago to the day, I found a job that I love. Regardless of how I'm feeling when I wake up, I'm excited to strap shoes on my feet and go to work. Doesn't sound like much of a problem, right? Well over the last few months, some things have transpired in my personal life, and I feel like it may be time for me to give a thru-hike a shot. I'm not running from anything, but I find that a certain level of clairvoyance is found in nature. And that's where I'm stuck. My company is a small yet well paying operation, and I don't really want to just walk away. I'm only 30, so I have many years before waiting till retirement could be a viable option for a thru-hike. My question is this, those of you who have joined the 2,000 mile club, what did you do about work. Did your employer hold your position for you, did you have to quit and find a new job upon return? I have the funds, I have the gear, and I have the want to get to Maine...but I just don't know if I can get the time.