rebecca thomas
Embracing a Location-Independent Lifestyle
In this captivating episode of the Work From Home Forever podcast, Don sits down with Rebecca Thomas, a former recruiter who has seamlessly transitioned into a career crossroads sabbatical and career break coach. Rebecca’s story is not just about her career, but about her intentional choices and lifestyle changes that have shaped her current path.
2.20 Endless Summer: The Quest for Year-Round Sunshine – Work From Home Forever
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Meet Rebecca Thomas
Rebecca begins by sharing her unexpected journey into recruitment. Originally from the UK, she found herself migrating to Sydney, Australia, where her recruitment career flourished. Despite the success, Rebecca and her husband reached a personal and professional crossroads in 2016. They decided to take a sabbatical to reevaluate their lives and plan their next steps.
- During their sabbatical, Rebecca and her husband explored three main possibilities
- The result was a plan to live an endless summer, alternating between Australia and Europe
- Rebecca’s career pivot from recruitment to coaching helped her realize that her demanding role as a people leader was incompatible with her new lifestyle goals
- One of the recurring themes Rebecca encounters with her clients is the desire for a career pause, often due to burnout, a mid-career crisis, redundancy, or personal circumstances such as trauma or illness
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Q&A with Rebecca
Why did you want to Work From Home Forever?
I wanted to be location independent. My husband and I are originally from the UK but lived in Oz for 12 years. We wanted to have the best of both worlds and live closer to family for 6 months of the year and then follow the sun back down under for the other 6 months.
How long have you been Working From Home, Forever?
Coming up 2 years.
What tradeoffs, if any, did you make in order to Work From Home Forever?
Initial salary cut. Living in and renovating a derelict 16th century barn instead of a Sydney Harbour view apartment 5 min walk from Manly Beach. An easy very privileged lifestyle!
How do you manage work/life balance Working From Home, Forever?
Daily rituals. A LOT of communication with my husband! Meticulous planning of every aspect of life. Changing my environment frequently. Weekly spas!
What’s your best advice to others who want to Work From Home Forever?
Know yourself intimately!! What makes you tick. Your strengths, weaknesses, motivations and triggers!
What are your three must-haves to Work From Home, Forever?
Good coffee. Gym close by. WhatsApp.
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