The Sabbatical Project: Category: With Children

Elliot’s New Way to Be in the World

Elliot's sabbatical allowed him to slow down, explore a new way of living, and connect to his purpose.

If you’re ...

30s-40sCareer changeCreativity

Ryan’s Bucket List Adventures

After 20 years in enterprise software, it was time for a sabbatical - time to tackle some of the adventures ...

30s-40sCareer changeEducation

Kevin’s total life transformation

Kevin's sabbatical helps him transform his life, leave the advertising industry, and move to Costa Rica with his wife and ...

30s-40sCareer changeCreativity

Monisha’s Renewed Identity

A mother and nonprofit founder takes a sabbatical and gets a better perspective on identity, family, and work.

Time is ...

FemaleHealing/burnoutStories

Nola Changes Careers After 17 Years

Rest and recovery is essential in building new foundations for pivoting for the future.

It’s a real commitment to health ...

50s+Career changeCreativity

Doug’s Unpaid (and Paid!) Sabbatical

After leaving a toxic work environment, a finance executive steps into full-time parenthood to support his family and re-discover joy.

“There’s ...

30s-40sHealing/burnoutMale

Winston’s Family Sabbatical

A year above the Arctic Circle to spend time with family and reconnect with personal and professional goals.

“The ultimate byproduct ...

30s-40sHealing/burnoutMale

Justin & Allison’s Summer Sabbatical

4 kids, 9 weeks, and 8,300 miles after 16 years as CEO.

“I've never seen my wife so consistently happy. ...

30s-40sC-levelCompany-sponsored

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