It has been a slog but it was worth it. You have done the training and passed the examination. Some of you will know exactly what you want to do now and where you want to work but others may not be sure or perhaps you just want to have the equivalent of a professional gap year and take some time out. Travel and experiencing other cultures and traditions have attractions for many but can be costly. Combining work with travel can solve that problem.
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