<p>I am currently employed as of June 08.</p>
<p>I want to quit my job in October of 08 and go travel out of country until April 09.</p>
<p>If i am looking for a job NOW, Is it possible to find a job that starts in May 09?</p>
<p>How negotiable are start dates usually? 1 year is kind of a long time.</p>
<p>But, i would feel much more comfortable having a job waiting for me when i am out of country rather than finding one when i get back, as that could take a few months.</p>