In this episode of Taking a Career Break with Katrina McGee, podcast host James Hammond and career break coach Katrina dive into the essentials of planning your time off. They discuss how to decide what to do on your career break, the importance of aligning your goals with your personal priorities, and offer practical travel tips for those looking to take an extended trip. Katrina emphasizes the value of creating a clear purpose and themes for your break to ensure it’s meaningful and successful. They also explore the financial implications of fast vs. slow travel and how careful planning can help make a career break more affordable. This episode is the first part of a two-part series, with the second half focusing on budgeting for your break. Tune in for tips on how to make your career break a fulfilling and cost-effective experience!

Takeaways

• Social media can create unrealistic expectations about career breaks.
• Mid-career individuals may feel financially constrained from taking breaks.
• Having a plan is crucial for a successful career break.
• Understanding personal goals helps in deciding activities for the break.
• Prioritizing experiences can enhance the quality of the break.
• Slow travel can significantly reduce costs.
• Researching destinations helps in budgeting effectively.
• Accommodations can vary greatly in price depending on the season.
• Joining a community can provide support for career breakers.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Career Breaks

01:03 Understanding the Financial Implications

04:46 Deciding What to Do on Your Break

07:35 The Importance of Travel Planning

12:00 Budgeting for Your Travel Experience

Need help with your break? Katrina’s got you covered. Book a coaching session today, join BreakSpace - the new career break community, or check out Katrina's book below.

If you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch today to start your journey!

Book a coaching session - https://kmcgheecoaching.as.me/schedule.php

Join the waitlist for the BreakSpace community - www.breakspacecrew.com

Purchase Taking a Career Break for Dummies - https://www.kmcgheecoaching.com/book

Email - takingacareerbreakwithkatrina@gmail.com

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