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A career in travel healthcare means utilizing your skills and expertise across the country, discovering new places, and stepping outside your comfort zone. While this is an exciting time in your life, it's also nerve-wracking, and you may be considering bring a pet along for the journey to make it a bit easier. Whether you're thinking of adopting a new animal or bringing along a furry friend you've had for years, there are a lot of benefits to having a pet with you on your next travel therapy or allied job. Here are a few of the many ways a pet can benefit you, and how it can directly impact your career as a traveler: 

Being able to work in the career you love while also traveling is a great opportunity, but it doesn't come without its challenges. When you're on assignment around the holidays, the desire to be surrounded by family can be overwhelming. Even though technology has helped bridge the communication gap, nothing can truly replace the feeling of being home around Christmas. As a travel healthcare professional, you know that being away from family is part of the job. To stay motivated during this time of year when it's easy to begin missing home, try some of our methods of coping with being away for the holidays. 

Travel therapy, allied, or education is the perfect career move for professionals who feel stagnant in their current workflows and are ready to mix things up. It's a career path that's achievable for virtually anyone, regardless of age or even experience. That being said, there's something special about choosing this career at a young age, as it comes with many opportunities for personal and professional growth. If you're in your mid-20s and need a change up from your day-to-day routine, here are a few reasons to consider take travel therapy or allied contract: 

Becoming an empty nester can be bittersweet. The kids are gone (or home but grown), but now you have the amazing opportunity to get out, explore, and pursue hobbies and career ventures you couldn’t in the past. Perhaps you’ve always dreamed of taking your therapy or imaging talents across the country but felt too nervous about uprooting your family and starting over. When you're an empty nester, you have the the opportunity to embrace your passions again in a way you couldn't while caring for children. Let's explore some of the reasons why travel healthcare is perfect for empty nesters: 

When you relocate for work, it's easy to let your job take over your entire life. As a healthcare traveler, it is essential to prioritize maintaining a healthy balance between work and leisure to avoid burnout. A lack of work-life balance can result in errors at the workplace and increased emotional or physical stress. Here are some valuable tips for achieving a work-life balance as a travel healthcare professional.