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ABC Trek - Annapurna Base Camp Trek offers an unforgettable blend of natural beauty, cultural insight, and physical challenge, making it one of the most popular treks in Nepal and a must-do for trekking enthusiasts worldwide.

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How to Restart A Career After a Long Career Break? 7 Key Steps

Want to restart a career after a long career break? we will guide you how to plan. follow these key steps & jump start your career without much stress.

Key Steps to Restart your Career after a Long Career Break. 

For more details visit: https://bit.ly/2uhRl1H

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Trekking in Nepal is an experience for a lifetime! Find the trekking trails and package to Annapurna, Everest and Langtang region for all ki

The Annapurna region in Nepal is a top destination for trekkers, offering stunning mountain views and diverse landscapes. The Annapurna Circuit and Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) treks are the most popular. The Circuit trek is longer and takes you through varied terrain, while the ABC trek is shorter, leading directly to the base camp of Annapurna I. Both treks provide incredible Himalayan scenery and a rich cultural experience.

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Thank you Christoffer for your kind words! We are glad you had a great Annapurna Circuit Trek! We hope climbing Thorong La Pass was not that hard 😅 ...

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Best offer for Nepal trekking and volunteering!!

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Nepal Tour and Trekking offer on New Year

Happy New Year 2026!May this year bring new journeys, beautiful memories, and unforgettable adventures.

Let’s explore the Himalayas, culture and nature together and thank you for being part of the Sabbatical Explore Nepal family.

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Funemployment: Being Unemployed Is Actually Kinda Fun

I am unemployed. Well, I'm technically freelancing now, but I am no longer part of the soul sucking corporate world.

Oh, where do I begin? I started my last job during COVID, and I was still living in Bali. The main reason I accepted the job was that I was promised to be relocated to Singapore (That's what the job post says anyway) when everything is back to normal. But it never happened. They tricked me into moving to Jakarta on my own expense, they only increased my salary once (and I had to beg for it), and they came up with an endless stream of excuses about why they weren't able to relocate me. On top of all that, the dynamic of my team changed so much that it became toxic.

My direct manager was supportive. We speak the same work language, but the issue is that he doesn't have much power. His manager, who is the head of the department, was a real pain in the ass. She completely lacks self-awareness and never addresses work conflicts. She is in denial about the team's morale decline and thinks that we should never share feedback with others because feedback is a criticism. Someone so painfully indirect and lacking accountability, who unreasonably favors the "yes man" and would never take a no for an answer. Every day was gaslighting wrapped in fake smiles that honestly scream of her lack of personal development, emotional intelligence, or any real grasp of leadership or empathy.

I was the top performer globally, and yet on my last performance review, I was considered not meeting the target. So when HR surprisingly reached out and gave me the option to quit with a severance package, I took it.

I was scared when I left the company with no job in my pocket. But I was also relieved and happy that I didn't have to deal with the toxic environment. I booked a flight right away to Bali and spent a solid, relaxing, and expensive week: think overpriced latte, constant happy hour, mouth-watering foods, day drinking, a lavish high tea, and shopping. I was so immersed, I really didn't think of the trip expense and just splurged my money on the experience. I also got to see some of my good friends, and that's priceless. I went to the Gilis after Bali. Stayed in a resort, cycled the whole island, and went to Koeta and Mataram too before flying back to Jakarta. It was everything that I needed, and I felt like I deserved that after all.

That trip marked the start of my post-corporate chapter (officially), and I still don't have a full-time job. I managed to establish myself as a freelance translator, and I'm enjoying it. It's new. I definitely need time to adjust, but the pay is good, the job is mostly easy, and it's pretty flexible too. It's not as stable as a full-time job, but hey, what is stable? Honestly, what is it? In this economy, everything is uncertain. You could dedicate your whole life to a role in a major company, but next thing you know, you get fired.

I call it funemployment, which is just unemployment, but with better cocktails and no corporate Slack messages at 11 p.m. I wake up every day without that annoying alarm sound. I can take as long as I want to stay in bed with no pressure and have my breakfast after that. I'd usually hit the gym, then by the time I go home, it's almost lunchtime. I'd take a shower, lounge, and read my book (been into historical fiction lately). By the time I finish my lunch, it's usually after midday, and that's when I usually start working, if at all. Sometimes I'd just stay at home, and sometimes I'd go on my hunt to find a good cafe. With no such high pressure, I'd sometimes go somewhere and just explore, or take a dip in the pool. Oh, the joy of taking a nap without guilt, and doing weekday activities while everyone else is stuck in meetings. Funemployment tastes like overpriced croissants you eat slowly while pretending you have a personal photographer following you around.

There's this one quote from an Indonesian novel that resonates with me.

"Hanya jadi manusia bebas. Pemecatan ini akan aku anggap sebagai karunia"

It translates to "I just wanna be a free human being. This dismissal is a gift". In a way, I felt like it was meant to happen. I was not happy with my job, and I kept telling my friends that I'd rather get laid off and get the severance check. Do you know my instant reaction when HR offered me the package? I smiled. Big time. I was so happy for some reason and was laughing when I told my friends about it. It was something that I celebrated.

I am grateful that I took the leap, for realizing that a job is just a job. I am grateful knowing that my boss had to manipulate my performance to just get rid of me, which speaks so much about her and shows how sad her life is. I am forever grateful that I am one step closer to the kind of life I manifested. This life.