Lifestyle and travel creator Annie Sharma has sparked discussion online after explaining how she travels regularly while keeping a full-time 9-to-5 job.
In an Instagram video, Sharma said people do not always need to leave stable careers to follow their passion for travel. She said better planning, remote work and smart budgeting can make regular trips possible.
The video has resonated with users at a time when social media often celebrates quitting corporate jobs for full-time travel. Sharma offered a more practical alternative.
“You don’t have to quit your job to follow your passion,” she said in the clip.
Planning makes travel possible
Sharma said the biggest factor behind her travel routine is advance planning. She usually starts preparing around two months before each trip.
“I usually don’t take spontaneous trips because this helps me calculate how much money I need to save, how much the expenditure will be and how many leaves I will take,” she says.
She also prefers longer trips instead of short breaks. Most of her trips last around 10 days.
“What this helps me do is sandwich two weekends during my trip. I can explore the place on weekends and on weekdays I can also work remotely,” she explains.
Sharma said remote work has played a major role in making this lifestyle easier. It allows her to continue working during weekdays while using weekends for sightseeing.
She also supports her travel expenses through social media content, sponsored activities and occasional sponsored trips.
Message resonates online
Sharma ended the video by challenging the popular idea that people must quit their jobs to live more freely.
“So the point is, you don’t have to leave your job to follow your passion because everyone on social media is saying you do that. Sometimes all it needs is better planning,” she says.
Her message has gained attention because many young professionals struggle to balance career stability with personal goals.
Travel experts often advise workers to plan trips around weekends, public holidays and remote work flexibility. Sharma’s approach follows that pattern while keeping financial security intact.
Her video also reflects a wider shift in work culture. Since the pandemic, remote and hybrid jobs have made it easier for some employees to travel without fully disconnecting from work.
Still, Sharma’s advice depends heavily on job flexibility, employer policy and personal finances. Not every worker can travel while working remotely. Many roles still require physical presence.
The report is based on user-generated social media content. Hindustan Times noted that it had not independently verified the claims and did not endorse them.
