So you have just been made redundant. What now? Have you thought about having a gap year? A recent survey conducted by Travelex, the foreign exchange company, conducted a survey which showed that 78% of people who have recently been made redundant have taken the decision to take time out and travel. In fact the 30-55 age bracket are twice as likely to travel that the 18-24 year olds.
But what about skills and continuing professional development? Well you can take the opportunity to volunteer, whether overseas or closer to home. Freepint have produced some helpful information on how to keep your skills up and how to stay in touch with the information world.
Whether you have taken a self-imposed time out or you had no choice in the matter, you have options. All doesn't have to be lost. It can be an opportunity and the advice and guidance is out there and available. And we, being information professionals, will be able to find it.
- Katharine Liu