After some time in “autopilot mode”, Alexandre realizes he needs to take a sabbatical and make a big change. His time off allows him to spend time with his family and change his career.
If you fear you’re close to burn-out, I’d say it’s probably a very smart move to proactively take a sabbatical to think things over.
Sonia takes a sabbatical to heal from burnout and grief, spend time with her friends and family, and understand what healing means to her.
While I hoped and expected my sabbatical would shift my mind –quiet it, slow it down– I was completely shocked at how much this pause brought me into my body…
After 20 years in enterprise software, it was time for a sabbatical – time to tackle some of the adventures on my bucket list.
I’m now committed to becoming my “next mountain” self, the person that I was discovering over my period of sabbatical: Who is in constant search of a cause bigger than me.
Enabled by his employer’s sabbatical policy, Justin takes a sabbatical to write a book.
I had three goals going into the book process: Actually go through with it, write something that I was proud of, and finish it in the three month sabbatical. Check. Check. Check.
After 13 years working in a consulting firm, Timothy goes on a sabbatical to mark his career transition and attain his dream.
In moments of transition or change – a sabbatical gives you distance and time to think. I think doing this between jobs is a great idea if you can afford to take a few weeks off.
Rest and recovery is essential in building new foundations for pivoting for the future.
It’s a real commitment to health and wellness. Change is constant and we need time to understand how we feel.
4 kids, 9 weeks, and 8,300 miles after 16 years as CEO.
“I’ve never seen my wife so consistently happy. Bear in mind, we were in a box with four kids for two straight months. No babysitter. No date nights.”
