A career break. A new country. A different perspective.
Kia ora from New Zealand (Aotearoa), the land of the long white cloud! 🇳🇿
After many years in a demanding corporate career, with frequent international business travel, I decided it was time for a significant change: taking a career break and moving to New Zealand.
For my partner, who is a New Zealander, this means being closer to his family and working in the family business. For our son, who holds dual Czech 🇨🇿and New Zealand 🇳🇿citizenship, it allows him to fully engage with his extended family while experiencing local school and daily “kiwi” life.
I’ve always enjoyed travelling and discovering other countries and cultures, and I’ve visited 53 countries so far. Until now, my visits to New Zealand have been holidays. Living here gives me the opportunity to explore its regions, climb mountains, connect with the local culture, and understand how a different system works. Getting to know this beautiful country in depth is one of the greatest benefits of this sabbatical.
For me, this phase is about broadening my horizons, embracing a new pace of life, and spending more time with my son. It’s also an opportunity to take a thoughtful look at my professional experience and consider the direction I want to pursue when we return to the Czech Republic.
Here’s to new places, fresh perspectives, and the next chapter! 🙂✌️🍀
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