
The World Rounded Podcast
The Williams family left work, school and normal life behind to take a year-long trip around the world. Countless life-expanding experiences were gained from living in, and visiting, twenty-six countries across six continents. So let's talk about it! The why, the how, and the details of moving a family of five across the planet.
Join hosts, Claire and Matt Williams as they discuss their family gap year story, share travel tips, lessons learned and interview fellow travelers. Claire and Matt are passionate about encouraging family travel, eco tourism, and sharing ways to make meaningful connections while traveling.
They created The World Rounded Podcast to inspire and educate families to achieve their big travel goals- whether that's a week away or a gap year journey around the world. Welcome to The World Rounded Podcast. Let's go!
The World Rounded Podcast
008 Prep. Pt. 6: Leaving Your Career - What's The Worst That Can Happen?
Do you dream of traveling the world, but can't get past the idea of leaving your career behind to do so? Maybe you're on board with the idea, but your partner isn't so sure? THIS episode is for you! Claire and Matt discuss the thought process of stepping away from life - and specifically Matt stepping away from an industry he worked 17 years in - and a company he had worked at for 11 years.
Claire and Matt discuss:
- Their thought process in preparing to step away from normal life.
- When and how Matt told the company he worked for that he was leaving for a year.
- IF they had a plan for after the adventure.
-Did they ever consider moving abroad?
ALL this and more is part of this conversation.
Many thanks to one of YOU - who messaged to ask if the topic of leaving your career could be discussed in more detail. Your feedback and questions are very much appreciated and always welcomed.
Please feel free to reach out to us via email at: WorldRoundedPodcast@gmail.com
or direct message Claire on instagram: @ClaireHWilliams
Travel light, travel far, and travel together!