Bloomberg reports a surge of finance and legal professionals leaving six-figure careers to become travel advisors. LinkedIn data shows a 50% increase in people identifying as travel agents over the past three years, driven by burnout and the desire for more flexibility as the $141 billion travel market continues to grow.
If high-performing professionals on Wall Street are rethinking their careers, what does that say for the rest of us?
Employees are praised for working around the clock, but the real cost is felt at home as families carry the weight of your empty presence while your mind stays consumed by everything waiting at work.
In financial powerhouses like New York, Miami, Chicago, and Los Angeles, the lights never go out because someone is always at their desk. Constant meetings. Sudden company shakeups that put your job on the line. Promotions that never come. Vacations you keep postponing because work won’t wait. Rushed mornings getting your kids to school just to rush off to the office.
It wears you down slowly. Until one day you can’t keep up. And you start to wonder: Is all this sacrifice worth a paycheck that doesn’t match my real value? Professionals everywhere are asking: Do I really want the next decade to look like the last one?
If you’ve been rethinking your career, it’s likely because you want more balance, a sense of purpose, and the flexibility to prioritize your family and well-being while working on your own terms.
The travel industry has become a powerful escape for career changers. Nearly 6 in 10 career changers have taken a pay cut to make the switch, and 88% say they’re happier because of it. The message is clear. Those who make the leap aren’t looking back.
Unlike startups, Cruise Planners, a travel franchise offers lower risk, a proven business model, a recognized brand, and ongoing support to help you succeed. You don’t need to spend the early years as an entrepreneur trying to figure everything out on your own.
Our proven travel business model gives you a proven business model and all the tools, training, and support you need to launch your own travel business even if you have no prior experience.
How Cruise Planners Helps You Succeed:
The travel industry has changed dramatically in the last decade. Traditional storefront travel agencies are no longer the norm—today, most travel professionals work from home, using advanced booking tools and marketing technology to serve clients across the globe.
In short, today’s travel business blends independence with collaboration. Franchise owners can leverage decades of expertise while enjoying the freedom of running a modern home-based travel agency.
Starting any business is daunting, but joining a low-cost franchise in a booming industry gives you an edge from day one.
When you join a travel agency franchise, you aren’t just chasing commissions—you’re building a future-proof career in one of the fastest-growing segments of the travel industry.
If Wall Street professionals are trading quotas for boarding passes, why aren’t you?
You’ve prioritized your job too long, even during times when you should have put yourself first. We offer a turnkey business, a lifestyle that lets you control your time, and a supportive community that won’t let you figure it out alone.
You aren’t just booking travel; you will be living it too. It’s your move. If you’re ready to see how this could fit into your life, become a Cruise Planners travel advisor.