The Career Break Site

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Book your trip with Gap Year for Grown Ups for an unforgettable career break. They operate in over 40 countries worldwide and include volunteer projects, paid work, learning new skills and adventure travel. Call 01892 701881 or email info@gapyearforgrownups.co.uk.

5 reasons to take a career break

1. It will give you skills and experiences you can't get in your day job. These can help you get a promotion or even start your own business.
2. It's a chance to do something different - to step outside your comfort zone and experience a whole different world.
3. If you do volunteer work, a career break is your opportunity to give something back to the world, and make a meaningful difference to other people and their community.
4. If you learn a new skill (eg by taking a ski instructor course) you'll not only be more employable, you could change your whole career!
5. Because you can!

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