Why do I need a career break consultant...?

Good question. You might not. You might know exactly what you want to do and what trips and volunteering programmes you’re ready to book. That’s great, and very exciting, and if this is the case then working with us may not be for you - we sell clarity and you already have it. 

However, for a lot of people getting to this stage feels like an impossible dream, and you have no idea where to start. The thought of actually booking something sends you to into a panic. Don’t worry you’re not alone.

Getting clarity....

The problem is, all the research and reading and internet surfing in the world will only do one thing – give you options. It won’t help you work out which option is best for you. Each company you speak to will naturally be convinced that their trip is the one you should go for – but that doesn’t mean it’s right for you. There’s absolutely no point researching trips and volunteering breaks and then randomly choosing one. You need to work out what you really want to do first, and then see what’s available to fulfil your needs. Not the other way around.

The benefits....

The benefits of taking a grown up gap year are many, and it can be an empowering, motivating and inspiring experience. But only if you get it right. As professional consultants we know how best to help you achieve this. We can work with you to advise, guide and support and empower you to book the trip of your dreams.

We can help you avoid spending lots of money on something you don’t want to do; and ensure you spend your hard-saved pennies on something wonderful. For you.  We can often help you save money by avoiding unnecessary costs and booking things you don’t need or want to do.

Costs: financial and emotional

You could be feeling by now that we can really help; that this would make all the difference; but you could also be feeling that it seems hard to part with money just to talk to someone. That’s ok, we understand.

What you need to ask yourself is how important is this trip to you?

• Is it a chance to make big changes in your life?
• Is it a dream trip you’ve been planning for decades?
• Is it a spiritual journey for you, as much as a physical one?
• Are you looking for answers to questions you’ve asking for too long now?
• Are you investing a lot of money in this trip? Have you saved for years for it?
• Is it the holiday you and your partner have been meaning to take for 30 years?
• It is a new start with a new person?
• Is it everything above and a whole load of other things you can’t put your finger on?
• Have the words of Explore, Dream, Discover struck a chord?

The point is that this grown up gap year is so important to you. And it’s vital that you get it right. Working with us isn’t just a case of ‘talking to someone’. It’s about a choice. Recognising that this journey is important, and choosing to get the most out of it.

Often we speak to people who don’t see the need for a career break consultant, but more often than not they are exactly the people who need to speak to us.

When you consider what you’ll end up spending to take this trip in the first place – both in terms of cold hard cash and cold hard emotional investment, it seems crazy not to invest some time and money to making sure you’re heading in the right direction.

You can do that by speaking to the Career Break Guru and turning this dream into an incredible reality.

How can I trust you?

Experience:
Because we’ve been there. Tessa Mills, who runs the company, took her own gap year a few years ago and experienced everything you’re going through. She was confused, befuddled, excited, terrified, mesmerised, inspired and desperate to go but finding lots of reasons not to! She isn’t a bouncy 25 year old with attitude and a sales commission, she’s a woman of the world, a seasoned traveller and an expert. She’s the Career Break Guru.

Evidence: And because we’ve already helped so many other people. We really believe, and know, we've made a difference to so many people's travels, and we would love to help you with yours.

Guarantee: If you don’t feel that this will work for you there’s no obligation. Give us a preliminary call where we can answer any of your questions. It’s your decision. Which is exactly the point. What you do on this grown up gap year should be your decision, and no one else’s. Working with us will ensure that it is.