Travel Possibilities

As the host of this podcast, I dedicated this episode to sharing my story with an emphasis on the two career breaks I have taken. I touch on: My background in Chemical and Biomolecular engineering My job in the oil field The burnout My exit My trip around the world My re-entry into the workforce and transition to a completely new industry My minor identity crisis and short-lived return to the worl...

Ok, ok, so maybe you haven't even taken a career break yet, why are we thinking about going back to work? You can put yourself in an excellent position to re-enter the workforce by doing a few things before you even leave your current role. And even if you end up moving away from the corporate world after your break, it doesn't hurt to have yourself positioned in the best possible way for any and...

In today's episode I lay out an easy-to-follow plan to start saving money for your trip. In fact, this is great advice when saving for ANYTHING or simply to start taking control of your finances.  The first step is to have an awareness of your money situation. If you don't know what is coming in and going out, how are you supposed to make a practical decision around how much to save and what...

This episode is part 1 of a 5 part series of things you must consider before you even get into planning a career break. The best part of this series is that every step is related to your mindset. That means, you can start taking action TODAY! Part 1 is all about making the decision. It sounds simple, it sounds basic. It IS, but that doesn't make it easy. If you have completed Part 1 and made a dec...

This episode is part 2 of a 5 part series of things you must consider before you even get into planning a career break. The best part of this series is that every step is related to your mindset. That means, you can start taking action TODAY! Part 2 is all about your why. It sounds simple, it sounds basic. It IS, but that doesn't make it easy. If you have completed Part 2 and determined your why o...

In this episode we dig further into: What a career break actually is Why is it called a career break Who a career break may be good for And how to recognize a change may be in order in your working life If you're thinking about taking a career break or this episode made you think differently about your job, be sure to tag me @thetravelshifters  on Instagram and share this episode with your co...

In the last episode, I shared that you don't want to plan everything down to a T when taking a long-term trip or a career break. So then how the heck do you budget? Today I share an overview of my budgeting technique that takes into consideration required expenses and leaves room for spontaneity.  If you learned something about budgeting for a career break, be sure to tag me &n...

Welcome to the Travel Possibilities Podcast. I am your host, Cali O’Connor. I’ve gone from career burnout to taking multiple career breaks, scoring several remote jobs, and even starting my own business while traveling to over 80 countries. This podcast will provide actionable tips and motivational interviews to open your mind to the endless travel possibilities that are available to you. Each sea...