The Sabbatical Project: Category: With Partner

Rebecca Finds the Space to Dream Up Her Next Chapter

Rebecca and her husband take their third sabbatical, dreaming up the next chapter of their life and creating a clear ...

30s-40sCareer changeStories

Sarah Sails into a Sabbatical

Sarah and her fiancé Andrew's sabbatical sees them sailing out into the open ocean and living differently for two and ...

30s-40sCreativityEntrepreneurship

Milena Designs Her Sabbatical

Milena leverages her design thinking and strategic skills to plan a 12-week sabbatical miles away from home.

I took 3 ...

20s-30s30s-40sCareer change

Carol-Ann’s 2-Year Sabbatical

Carol-Ann is no stranger to sabbaticals and she recognized the signs that she needed a break — only this break ...

30s-40s50s+C-level

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

Ellen’s much-needed sabbatical

When an unexpected 3 month lockdown hits, Ellen and J use the time to rest, relax and get ready for ...

50s+Career changeFemale

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

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

Mary Feels Like Herself Again

A nonprofit leader steps away to heal and choose how (or if) she wants to return to her dream job. ...

30s-40sCompany-sponsoredFemale

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