Heading off on an extended trip? Our long term storage Brighton is here to help. Read on to find out how. 

Over the last few years, more and more people are heading off on what is wonderfully known as “adult gap years”. The gap year is no longer seen as a fun year of travelling for eighteen year olds before they head off to university or starting a job. 

Within this article, we will look at why more and more people are heading off on adult gap years and let you know how our long term storage Brighton will help. 

Why Are More People Heading Off On Adult Gap Years? 

There are several reasons as to why the adult gap year has seen a rise in recent years. 

Firstly, there has been a growing awareness about burnout and its impact on people’s physical and mental health. The pandemic caused many people to reassess their priorities as we all saw how quickly life can change. 

Secondly, after a while, many people are left craving something new and different after working a 9-5 for an extended period of time. Many people reach a point in their careers where they feel stuck or unsatisfied. A gap year offers a chance to hit the reset button and figure out what truly makes you happy.

The adult gap year offers people a time to recalibrate and ask themselves what they truly want from their lives and what areas they need to change. Many people return to work with a renewed sense of purpose or they begin an entirely new career path that aligns more closely with their passions.

How To Take An Adult Gap Year

An adult gap year will take some more planning then when you disappear off on an adventure at eighteen. 

Firstly, you are going to have to talk with your employer. If you are wanting to come back to your current job after an extended sabbatical, this is an important first step. Many companies allow for paid sabbaticals but this is only for a few weeks. If you want to go for longer, you will likely not be paid during it. 

This brings us nicely to our next step, you need to get your finances in order. You need to know your budget, taking into account any continued expenses you will have whilst you are away, like a mortgage. 

Next, if you have children who are coming with you, you need to speak with their schools and arrange for them to be schooled whilst you are away. There are many online educational platforms and online tools that will make this easier. 

Once you know you budget, you can begin looking into where you are wanting to go. There are many online platforms that can offer advice for adult gap years. Local travel agents, like Trailfinders Brighton, will be able to help too. 

How Our Long Term Storage Brighton Will Help 

When you are an eighteen year old heading out on the adventure of a gap year, anything you own will stay safely tucked away at your childhood home. When you are thirty-eight and heading out on a gap year, chances are you have quite a bit more stuff. 

Our long term storage Brighton will help and, in this section, we will let you know how. 

Safe Space To Store Your Belongings

When you head off on your adult gap year, if you rent your home, chances are you won’t continue renting it whilst you are away as this will be a large expense so you will need somewhere safe to store all of your belongings. Our long term storage Brighton can offer you that. 

If you own your home and plan on renting it out whilst you are away, you do not want your personal belongings to remain in the house. All of your personal belongings will be kept safe and secure within our long term storage Brighton. 

Our Brighton facility has 24/7 CCTV surveillance and each storage unit is equipped with an alarm and smoke and fire detectors. Your belongings will be safe with us. 

Variety Of Storage Units To Choose From

Our storage units in our Brighton store range from 15 square feet to 150+ square feet so no matter how much you need to store with us, we will have a storage unit that meets your needs. 

Flexible Rental Agreements 

All of our long term storage Brighton comes with flexible rental agreements. This means that if you decide to lengthen or shorten your trip, we can make your long term storage Brighton work alongside your new plans. 

If you do decide to shorten your trip and no longer need your storage unit, you are free to leave it even if your rental period hasn’t come to an end. You just need to give us a short period of notice. 

How Our Long Term Storage Brighton Will Help With Your Travel Plans 

Heading off on an adult gap year is exciting and it can be a great way to take a break, reset your life and really think about where you want to go next when you get back to your “normal” life. 

Going on an adult gap year takes a great deal of planning. You need to speak with your employer so you can know if you will be paid during your time away. This will allow you to work out your budget. Next, if you are taking children with you, you need to think about their schooling. 

Our long term storage Brighton will help by providing you with a safe, secure place to store all your belongings whilst you are away. 

We hope you have found this article helpful. If you would like to know more about our long term storage Brighton, please give us a call on: 01273 560 660 or click here.