Past Career Break Events
Information from our National Event - September 20, 2014 New York City
Meet, Plan, Go's 2014 National Event in New York City is now complete and was a rousing success for all who attended.
During the time between national events, we host smaller, city-specific meet-ups around the country. The best way to stay informed with these meet-ups is to sign up for our newsletter and check out our upcoming events page.
Thanks for visiting!

If you are tired of two weeks of vacation time
and want to break away from the cube to explore the world,
we will teach you how.
What is this about?
Overcome your Career Break fear
Meet others face to face, planning their Career Break like you
Access to Experts who have done Career Breaks, and coach others.
Why Attend?
You are considering a Career Break or Sabbatical for you and/or your family
You want to meet others that are planning a Career Break as well
You want access to experts
At Meet, Plan, Go! We Want A Career Break on Every Resume
This day of learning and bonding is for those who are serious about taking a break. We want the people who attend the event to GO! We believe so strongly in the value of long-term travel and Career Breaks in people’s lives. If you book, come to the event, and if you don’t not feel that it was worth it after the event is over, we will refund 100% of your ticket fee (Including the part that Eventbrite takes!)
Time Is The New Money
You can spend hours digging through the Internet to get your answers on how to plan your career break. Do you have time to spend hours on research and finding trusted resources?
You need resources you can trust and actually talk to face to face.
“The entire group at MPG made a career break sound so much more realistic and possible than just reading about other people's experiences.” –NYC Attendee
Feeling Crazy?
Often the biggest hurdles people face when they are contemplating or planning a traveling career break is that they feel alone and crazy for following their dreams.
You will meet like-minded people with your same dream.
“We are two months into our RTW trip, currently in NZ. After we 'hatched' the idea of our journey, I searched the internet for other people as crazy as us; I found Meet, Plan, Go. Finding your site #1) Made me realize we weren't completely loco and #2) Helped tremendously in the planning process. And....here we are, actually doing it!!” -JetSettingFools
Event Format
You will meet and learn from individuals who have fulfilled their own dreams of escaping their cube and traveling around the world. Their real-life career break stories include the unique challenges that all long-term travelers must overcome in order to break free. They will not only provide you with inspiration, but also tips on how they did it, travel planning resources, and answers to your questions.
This full day event will provide you with ample time to get your planning questions answered personally, and more importantly build relationships with others with your similar career break travel goals. There will be presentations and experts there to discuss
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Getting over your fears
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Planning your break (budgeting, itinerary, volunteering, insurance, packing, working on the road, getting local, lodging, airfare, and more)
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How to market your travels into your job search when you return
Plus, in our break out groups you will be able to talk to travel experts and walk away with resources on specific areas of travel planning, travel modes, and travel options.
Meet our Speakers:
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Get to know our speakers and their career break backgrounds here.
More speakers announced soon!
Space is limited to only 150, so reserve your spot today and spend a weekend in New York City!
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Leah on Mon, 6th Jun 2011 8:12 am
I really enjoyed reading your post. I am thirty-two soon and have itchy feet that are ready to try out foreign soils.
It is a fear of leaving the security of the day to day grind of paying the bills and living a safe and non-challenging way of life that has put me on hold for some time.
I hope (as it has I) your post will inspire others to go and follow their bliss – Leah 🙂
Patricia GW on Mon, 6th Jun 2011 8:54 am
Travel and experiencing a new culture really has put it into perspective, and filled that void with purpose (and joy).
In three weeks I’ll be moving to Paris myself for one month. I have the same feeling – the incredible surreal realization that I’m going to be living there…. it’s thrilling!!
Abby on Mon, 6th Jun 2011 2:11 pm
Oh, Jenny! Escargot isn’t palatable — it’s delicious! I love your writing style; it’s so fun and energetic. Can you believe how far we’ve come? Everyone, Jenny and I were in the exact same industry and have known each other online and via work emails for years and years. But we’ve only met once, many, many years ago. And one of those jobs she was sleeping next to her BlackBerry for was one I’d just left. And now she’s 33 and living abroad, just like I was last year. Kindred spirits. Jenny, you’re a true inspiration — I can’t wait to see how your adventure unfolds!
Debbie Beardsley on Mon, 6th Jun 2011 3:22 pm
Your life in Paris sounds ideal. It is nice to read about people who follow their dreams instead of wishing they had! Enjoy the rest of your journey.
Terriaw on Tue, 7th Jun 2011 1:40 pm
Wow, fabulous and well said! I love your new outlook on like. After experiencing career burnout and feeling a little lost and purposeless lately, you have encouraged me. I look forward to seeing Paris someday!
Jenny on Tue, 7th Jun 2011 6:50 pm
merci for all the sweet comments! @abby we are soooo kindred spirits! well except when it comes to our differing feelings on escargot…;) and congrats patricia on the move! thrilling indeed!
shawna on Thu, 9th Jun 2011 1:32 am
you’ve reawakened my travel bug. must. return. to. france. (someday.) eat a croissant for me!
Weekly Travel Blog Links — LandingStanding on Mon, 13th Jun 2011 6:16 am
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G. Michael Schneider on Sun, 19th Jun 2011 3:36 pm
I am a firm believer in living and working overseas, just as you described. However, many of us actually like our jobs and our homes and are simply looking to renew and refresh our lives, not change it. However, you can have the same type of cultural experience without having to reach into your own wallet and without having to quit your day job–by taking what I call a “working vacation.” My wife and I have done this 15 separate times, from Australia to Zimbabwe, Turket to Tibet, Mauritius to Mongolia. I describe how to do it in my blog otherguysdime.wordpress.com and via Twitter at @otherguysdime. Learn how to have fun without having to have burn any of your bridges behind you.