re: How to deuce the world and live in paradise?

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I think the idea that his hurts your long term career prospects is outdated. Those I know who have gone this route have done fine.

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You are viewing this through the lense of the last 10 years which have been historical in terms of job prospects. If the economy turns south you won’t have the luxury to skip out on jobs due to opportunity costs.

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OP, if you seriously want to ditch for 2-3 years, consider pursuing an online MA or MPS degree while you're traveling. Depending on the degree/program, it can increase your marketability when you do return to the "work world", and the 2-3 years of downtime will be less of a hole in your resume since it will be apparent that you were pursuing an advanced degree.

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This actually isn't a bad idea. It does increase the cost, but gives you a better answer than, "I've been on extended vacation" - you can say, then, "I've been traveling and working on my Masters."

Damned good idea, in fact.

You have so many options OP, honestly.

First off, I think before going for a year you should try to do 3-4 weeks while employed. With just a little finesse, you that should be doable. Save up your PTO, go in between projects or slow time of year, tell your boss you want to do it in the next 2 years, etc. A lot can change in 1 year, you may grow out of the idea.

What about just studying somewhere like in Germany or Japan or something? I have no idea, but you may be able to not do an online class but take classes on site in another country.

If you are single with no kids, you have boundless options to live and work overseas.

Go see Navy recruiter.

I can’t recommend taking an extended break early in your career, but I can recommend finding a new company to work for that allows, and encourages, remote opportunities.

My company allows for 100% remote, and I work with people who live in Japan, Spain and Texas hill country.

The jobs are out there, just gotta find them.

I have had multiple friends/coworkers take extended leaves and travel abroad throughout their industrial construction careers. There is nothing wrong with it, I've done it myself as well. When a project ends or you reach a point where you would like to make a company change than go hit the road for a while, months or a year, your pick. It's a major perk of living within your means and having minimal personal responsibility. It's now or never if you have plans or wants for a family in the future.

Here is my Warning...It will become addictive.

I started out by dabbling in, taking one week trips. I used duolingo and eventually became bilingual.

I also went to several countries before selecting a city/towns that I now consider a suitable "blow off steam" place.

Do it before you have kids.

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But I could even see it as a benefit for construction management - it shows independence, resiliance, and self-reliance.

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It also demonstrates that a candidate has financial self-management skills....he/she has managed his life/choices so they're not in debt up to eyeballs and can afford to take some time off.