Case studies

  • Trekforce Worldwide case study - disillusionment with the corporate world led to one career breaker spending 5 months in Belize.
  • Rachel was afraid to go travelling, but did it anyway.
  • Anna got a sabbatical from her job and did voluntary work abroad.
  • Alex's career break led to a new job opportunity.
  • Tony and Erika did their career break on a budget.
  • Ruth taught children in Honduras.
  • Charlotte travelled with her children.
  • Brian took a short career break to write a play.
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"Give yourself a day off when you need it – a day watching TV, by the beach, reading a book, sat in a coffee shop – whatever you need to do to zone out for a bit." Ruth, travelled and volunteered abroad
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