Has your mid-year review given you the wake-up call you need?

If you’re working in a corporate role, the chances are that you’ll have recently had your mid-year review. You’ll have discussed your progress against your goals, explored how you can develop, and listened to feedback about how you can improve.

For some people, mid-year reviews can give them the reassurance they need that they’re in the right role and on the path to success. But for others, the experience can be quite the opposite.
From being tasked with delivering unrealistic KPIs and feeling undervalued, to lack of progression opportunities and toxic workplace environments, there are many reasons why a formal check-in can highlight some of the key signs that it’s time to change direction.

Things to reflect on following your mid-year review

In the weeks following your review, take some time to really pause and reflect on the following:

• Are you feeling truly fulfilled?
• Can you genuinely say that you love your job?
• Do you regularly feel anxious about going to work – including recurring cases of the ‘Sunday scaries’?
• Do you have the support and resources to progress, or have you hit a glass ceiling?
• Do you feel like you’re delivering meaningful work and having a positive impact?

Assessing where you want to go

Now that you’ve identified the signs that moving on is the right step, it’s time to think about what you want your career – and your life – to look like going forwards. Ask yourself:

• What am I passionate about?
• What type of working environment suits me?
• What motivates me?
• What are my strengths?
• What will meet my needs – professionally, personally, emotionally, and financially?
• What are my non-negotiables?
• What’s my ‘why’?

Set yourself free with Travel Counsellors

Although changing careers can be scary – especially if you’ve been in the same industry for many years – you don’t have to go it alone.

One of the best ways to find freedom and put yourself truly in control of your own destiny is to set up your own business.

The Travel Counsellors Travel Academy is specially designed for entrepreneurial career-changers who have never worked in travel before. All we ask is that you have a true passion for travel, are able to run your business on a full-time basis, and are committed to going beyond for your customers.

Why choose Travel Counsellors?

Switching from an employed role to self-employed (and in a brand-new industry) can seem like a huge step. However, with us, you get all the flexibility and benefits of working for yourself, with the security of big business support.

As a Travel Counsellor, you can expect:

• A 10% pay rise each year* (*on average, Travel Counsellors earned 10% more than they did last year)
• World-class technology that helps you work smarter and put your customers first
• A comprehensive onboarding programme, plus ongoing training and development opportunities
• The opportunity to boost your earnings and accelerate your success with our innovative and collaborative TC Teams model
• A dedicated Relationship Manager to help you grow your business at your pace
• Help whenever you need it – whether you need support getting a booking over the line, or there’s an in-resort emergency, we’ve got you covered
• A supportive and inclusive community of over 2,200 travel entrepreneurs

Embark on an exciting new adventure

Ready to put yourself in the driving seat, and set up your own travel business with unlimited earning potential and the backing of a billion-pound business? It’s never too late to change careers, ignite your passion, and say goodbye to a job that simply isn’t serving you and your needs.

If you’re ready to explore what’s possible with Travel Counsellors, book onto one of our Discovery events to learn more about our trusted franchise model in a no-pressure environment. It could be the best decision you’ll ever make.