Murray Out Of Office
Hi, I’m Natalie! After years of chasing deadlines and routines, I decided it was time for a change. My husband and I hit pause on work and set out on a year-long career break to travel, explore, and figure out what’s next.
Murray Out of Office is where I share the highs and lows of this adventure—what it’s like to leave the 9-to-5 behind, discover new places, and reflect on what really matters. You’ll find travel stories, honest conversations about taking a career break, and tips/cost breakdowns for anyone dreaming of doing the same.
New videos every week (as long as we have Wi-Fi 😉). Thanks for stopping by, and as Jimmy would say, Happy Days!
Murray Out Of Office
We hit 1,000 subscribers this week, and honestly, I’m still trying to wrap my head around it. I started Murray Out of Office to share this wild, wonderful, uncertain year — and knowing that over a thousand people have decided to come along means more than I can put into words.
What I didn’t expect was that life would take such a sharp turn. A few weeks ago, we were in a serious car accident. We’re okay, but it’s been a lot to process — physically and emotionally. I’ve had to slow down, sit with it, and let myself recover a bit before jumping back into new videos.
There’s still so much I want to share when the time feels right. For now, I just wanted to say thank you — for being here, for watching, and for reminding me why I started this in the first place.
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We're on cloud 9 ☁️
500+ subscribers! In the big world of YouTube, that might not seem like much—but to us, it’s everything. Whether you’ve been here from the start or just found the channel, THANK YOU for following along.
What started as a way to document our career break has grown into something we’re really proud of. We still have so much more to share—places, lessons, experiments, and a few surprises too.
Here’s to growing slowly, trying boldly, and staying curious. 🙏
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Hey friends! Just a quick update —
We’re moving around a lot right now (think: backpacks, buses, and questionable Wi-Fi), so things might be a little quieter on here for the next week or so. We're trying to stay present while we soak it all in — and occasionally figure out where we actually are.
Murray OOO Mondays will be back next week with a new monthly budget breakdown - and we’ve got more career break reflections and travel vlogs coming your way — Vietnam content is up next and we can't wait to share it with you!
Thanks for sticking with us — we seriously appreciate you being here.🩵💙
1 year ago | [YT] | 13
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🎉 **Introducing Murray Out Of Office Mondays!** 🎉
I’m kicking off a new weekly series where we’ll chat about the practical side of career breaks—think budgeting tips, reflections on taking time off, and all the advice I wish I had when I started. It’s like sitting down with a friend who’s been there and gets it.
Tomorrow’s video: **"Budget Smarter: Plan Your Career Break Finances."** 💸
Dreaming of a year off but not sure how to figure out your budget? This video is all about helping you define *your* budget for *your* dream lifestyle. Whether you’re craving luxury or keeping it simple, I’ll show you how to forecast expenses, adjust for seasonal changes (because winter in Europe ≠ summer in Thailand 🌍), and use tools like TravelSpend to stay on track.
📅 **Tune in tomorrow** and let’s build a budget that works for you—and your dream career break!
**Ready to Plan Your Pause? Let’s dive in together. 💪**
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