"But some people dare to imagine something bigger and find ways to get a substantial breather from stress or their day-to-day routines. Mini-sabbaticals. Adult gap years. Micro-retirement. Extended career breaks go by many names and take many forms, from using the time between jobs to explore or taking an employer-approved leave to becoming a digital nomad or saving up for a monthslong adventure."
"No longer just for academics American attitudes toward taking time off are different from the ones in much of Europe, where free time and rest are prioritized, said Kira Schrabram, an assistant professor of management at the University of Washington's business school who studies meaningful and sustainable work. In the European Union, workers are entitled by law to at least 20 days of paid vacation a year."
Extended career breaks take many forms, including mini-sabbaticals, adult gap years and micro-retirements for travel, passion projects or months-long exploration. These breaks can occur between jobs, through employer-approved leave, by adopting a digital-nomad lifestyle, or by saving up for lengthy adventures. The primary purpose is to create space for mental, physical or spiritual renewal. Common obstacles include cost, caregiving or other personal responsibilities, and fears of judgment from colleagues, friends and family. U.S. attitudes toward time off differ from much of Europe, where rest is prioritized and workers often receive legally mandated paid vacation days. More companies are beginning to offer extended leave options.
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