The Sabbatical Project: Category: Career change

Lisa’s Sabbatical to Change Course

Lisa's sabbatical helped her change course, taking a leap into something new.

"My sabbatical helped give me the confidence to take ...

30s-40sCareer changeFemale

Tinenechi’s Sabbatical Makes Room for Faith, Family and Career

Tinenechi uses her sabbatical to complete her Master's, embrace motherhood, and rebuild around faith, family, and purpose.

My sabbatical was the ...

20s-30sCareer changeHealing/burnout

Kristen Takes a Healing Sabbatical

Kristen's healing sabbatical takes her from walking the Camino to volunteering in Africa; along the way, reconnecting with herself.

Sometimes ...

30s-40sCareer changeFemale

How a Career Change Sabbatical Transformed Wendy

Wendy left her career as a Boston nurse practitioner for a career change sabbatical in Paris, at the edge of ...

20s-30s30s-40sCareer change

From Corporate to Career Break – Stephanie’s Sabbatical

Stephanie left corporate for a bold career break across the U.S to embrace adventure and launch a new path as ...

30s-40sCareer changeCreativity

Leanne’s Career Pause Changes Everything

After a career pause, Leanne reclaims energy, clarity, & purpose—prioritizing family, redefining work, & choosing a life that fits her ...

30s-40sCareer changeCreativity

Luis’ Sabbatical as a Path to Overcome Life’s Challenges

In the face of uncertainty, Luis embarks on a family sabbatical across Oceania, redefining work and learning life’s greatest lessons.

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Career changeStories

Rick’s Unexpected turn from Startup Executive to Writer (for now)

After a 12-year career at a $2B company, Rick jumps into a sabbatical that takes him from a startup executive ...

30s-40sCareer changeMale

Bency Heals and Grows Through His Creative Sabbatical

To deal with burnout and the closure of his startup, Bency takes a creative sabbatical which becomes a journey of ...

30s-40sCareer changeCreativity

Klaus’ Sabbatical Rekindles His Gratitude for Life

After realizing that something in his life was missing, Klaus unknowingly begins a sabbatical that renews his gratitude for life ...

Career changeStories

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