Comments on: Moving to Paris without Quitting My Day Job: A lesson in becoming a nonconformist

By: Kahnrad Awalt

Kahnrad Awalt — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 01:51:19 +0000

Awesome AWESOME post. I stumbled upon it and found it ironic that I had, since I am going through a very similar transition. Thank you for the inspiration!

By: Trackback from Giuletta the Muse

Trackback from Giuletta the Muse — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 12:39:43 +0000

[...] over at Chris Guillebeau’s Art of Non-Conformity. Allan Bacon wrote a great piece called, Moving to Paris Without Quitting My day Job: A Lesson in Becoming a Non-conformist. What intrigued me the most was [...]

By: Lisa Nirell

Lisa Nirell — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:40:56 +0000

This is a terrific article. My husband and I have actually dreamed of living in Paris for a month or two. This may be the boost we needed!

Thank you Allan,
Lisa

By: Emily @ Maiden Voyage

Emily @ Maiden Voyage — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 15:27:24 +0000

I actually worked with Allan for a few months and I loved his unconventional approach to life and work. Excited to see his story here for everyone else to see! I first heard about HomeExchange.com from him and finally signed up for it recently….can’t wait for my first experience.

By: Natalie

Natalie — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 22:09:34 +0000

Incredibly inspirational! I will show this to my husband, he’s graduating from law school and concerned about finding a job that he’ll feel passionate about. This is just what he needs!

By: Joe_Mx

Joe_Mx — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 21:43:51 +0000

Thanks Allan for the story and thank you Chris for sharing it! For me it is just another great reference that everything is possible if you give yourself the opportunity to try new things, to set new goals, to say yes to life and believe in yourself and the possibilities.

By: Vinodh

Vinodh — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 10:47:58 +0000

Allan,
Great story.. Simply Inspiring… thanks.

Chris,
Great contest and great winner.. Way to go…

By: Andrea Goldman

Andrea Goldman — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 04:08:20 +0000

I really enjoyed reading your post. I am trying to figure out how to capitalize on the aspects of law that I enjoy and minimize the parts that are negative. Your post demonstrates that sitting down with personality assessments and filling out questionnaires is not the only way to approach this dilemma. I am more enthusiastic about trial and error.

By: jen

jen — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 20:52:27 +0000

this is so inspiring. chris, thank you for bringing us allan’s story. it helps so much. you help so much.

By: Allan Bacon

Allan Bacon — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 13:35:50 +0000

@Everyone – thanks for the kind words. Drop me a line & let me know how your plans are working out!

- Allan