Time for a (career) break?

Teaching children abroad Reached a point in your career where the daily treadmill feels like you’re a hamster stuck in a wheel moving nowhere fast? Dreaming of finding a new perspective on life? If travelling the globe means the world to you but you keep putting it off with the lame excuse that your cat needs you, your neighbour will miss you or you’re unsure how to ask your boss, we suggest you seize the moment and take that career break! Career breaks are for people of all ages to take a break from their normal lives and do something different. You may be considering a career change, want to learn a new skill, give something meaningful back or simply want to step out of the rat race for a while. Whatever the reason, we can help you choose the perfect career break.

How to take a career break

Career breaks are a great way to escape from the pressures of everyday life and they’re easy to arrange. With friendly travel experts on hand we can help with everything from where to go, to how to approach your boss. At i-to-i we like to encourage everyone to take some time out and gain a new perspective, so have a read of what we have to say and you’ll realise it’s possible for you too! More...

Where to go in your career break

The fun bit! There’s a host of destinations in which to travel with us so ask yourself where you daydream about when you’re misty-eyed in meetings! Just close your eyes and think where you’d most like to be and you’ll be off on your career break before you know it! More...

What to do in your career break

Working on a volunteer project should be as rewarding an experience for you as it is for those you help, so choose the activity you enjoy most and that develops your skills. Everyone has skills to offer and i-to-i works with a diverse range of local projects abroad, so you can find the right volunteer job for you. More...

Getting a job in your career break

There are more choices than ever when it comes to working abroad; whether you’re looking for volunteer opportunities or paid work overseas. Your job is the key to understanding the place in which you travel and determines the people you’ll meet and the things you’ll do. More...

Volunteering in your career break

Volunteering abroad is a great way to give something back to the community in which you travel and it’s also an excellent way to learn about a place and its people. As more people tire of traditional tourism and seek more meaning and a sense of purpose from their travels, volunteering has developed to benefit the traveller and local community alike. More...