<prompt> Human: Long time lurker here, throwaway account. Im a 27 yo ethnic minority American guy, about a year out of my PhD, working as a scientist in industry in the States. I make 130kyear working at a Fortune 500 company with good benefits and a pension plan. I have no debt, have about 120k in cash savings, 45k in Roth IRA401k no mortgagereal property. My net worth is 250k including 100k in a college savings account my parents set aside for me that I never used. Im very fortunate in some respects, and have no debt or other obligations no previous marriages, no children.Im currently single not totally by choice, and thought this would be a great time to take a year to travel the world. I wanted to travel after finishing grad school, but I had some health issues then, and this great job was offered to me, so I didnt do it. Im getting anxious now that I see all my coworkersfriends getting married and settling down, and I did everything right but havent really experienced the world. Whats holding me back now is the thought that quitting my job is career suicide. Has anyone been in this situation and have advice or anecdotes to share?P.S. I found this topic: but my situation is a little different.Edit: My current expenses, excluding taxes, are 50k annually.  <response>: Do you not get vacation days? If so, use them. Also, getting married doesnt mean you cant travel...I got married and travel more than when I was single. Im sure you can easily take off a week and travelsee most places. 