Career break

[kev374]

Has anyone here taken a 6mos-1yr career break to perhaps focus on personal pursuits like travel, language learning or any other activity? I know it’s pretty common in Europe but haven’t heard much about it here in the US.

[briansd1]

I have.

I recommend traveling the world to developing countries. That will change your perspective on life for the better.

People are also very welcoming of Americans, especially if you act modestly and listen to them. If you can rough it a little you will really enjoy it.

[briansd1]

I have.

I recommend traveling the world to developing countries. That will change your perspective on life for the better.

People are also very welcoming of Americans, especially if you act modestly and listen to them. If you can rough it a little you will really enjoy it.

[briansd1]

I have.

I recommend traveling the world to developing countries. That will change your perspective on life for the better.

People are also very welcoming of Americans, especially if you act modestly and listen to them. If you can rough it a little you will really enjoy it.

[briansd1]

I have.

I recommend traveling the world to developing countries. That will change your perspective on life for the better.

People are also very welcoming of Americans, especially if you act modestly and listen to them. If you can rough it a little you will really enjoy it.

[briansd1]

I have.

I recommend traveling the world to developing countries. That will change your perspective on life for the better.

People are also very welcoming of Americans, especially if you act modestly and listen to them. If you can rough it a little you will really enjoy it.

[UCGal]

I think it can be done successfully, but what your career is, might influence your re-entry.

Tech jobs, unfortunately, a 6 month or 1 year break might give you the “aura” of having out of date skills. It’s part of what kept me working after I had kids. (I’m an engineer).

I did take a 3 month sabbatical once. It was a hot job market (dot com boom) so I was able to negotiate an unpaid sabbatical. I’d just gotten married. We traveled across the US by car then visited several countries in Europe. It was awesome.

My husband has taken strategic breaks between jobs… The same 3 month period… plus another 6 month break when his dad broke his hip, got brain damage during surgery. We moved them in with us and hubby did active rehab that was NOT happening via the insurance system. He also took a break when he was designing the granny flat (the his parents now live in). Before I met him he took a year off to rehab his first house – it was a gutted HUD home when he purchased it so he did the drywall – finish plumbing, etc.

My sister has taken sabbatical – to care for my grandmother.

Some employers offer unpaid sabbaticals. Some don’t. (Some offer them on paper, but won’t approve them.)

My advise – make sure your skill sets are marketable, you have money to sit it out if you can’t find a job when you’re done traveling, and go for it.

[UCGal]

I think it can be done successfully, but what your career is, might influence your re-entry.

Tech jobs, unfortunately, a 6 month or 1 year break might give you the “aura” of having out of date skills. It’s part of what kept me working after I had kids. (I’m an engineer).

I did take a 3 month sabbatical once. It was a hot job market (dot com boom) so I was able to negotiate an unpaid sabbatical. I’d just gotten married. We traveled across the US by car then visited several countries in Europe. It was awesome.

My husband has taken strategic breaks between jobs… The same 3 month period… plus another 6 month break when his dad broke his hip, got brain damage during surgery. We moved them in with us and hubby did active rehab that was NOT happening via the insurance system. He also took a break when he was designing the granny flat (the his parents now live in). Before I met him he took a year off to rehab his first house – it was a gutted HUD home when he purchased it so he did the drywall – finish plumbing, etc.

My sister has taken sabbatical – to care for my grandmother.

Some employers offer unpaid sabbaticals. Some don’t. (Some offer them on paper, but won’t approve them.)

My advise – make sure your skill sets are marketable, you have money to sit it out if you can’t find a job when you’re done traveling, and go for it.

[UCGal]

I think it can be done successfully, but what your career is, might influence your re-entry.

Tech jobs, unfortunately, a 6 month or 1 year break might give you the “aura” of having out of date skills. It’s part of what kept me working after I had kids. (I’m an engineer).

I did take a 3 month sabbatical once. It was a hot job market (dot com boom) so I was able to negotiate an unpaid sabbatical. I’d just gotten married. We traveled across the US by car then visited several countries in Europe. It was awesome.

My husband has taken strategic breaks between jobs… The same 3 month period… plus another 6 month break when his dad broke his hip, got brain damage during surgery. We moved them in with us and hubby did active rehab that was NOT happening via the insurance system. He also took a break when he was designing the granny flat (the his parents now live in). Before I met him he took a year off to rehab his first house – it was a gutted HUD home when he purchased it so he did the drywall – finish plumbing, etc.

My sister has taken sabbatical – to care for my grandmother.

Some employers offer unpaid sabbaticals. Some don’t. (Some offer them on paper, but won’t approve them.)

My advise – make sure your skill sets are marketable, you have money to sit it out if you can’t find a job when you’re done traveling, and go for it.

[UCGal]

I think it can be done successfully, but what your career is, might influence your re-entry.

Tech jobs, unfortunately, a 6 month or 1 year break might give you the “aura” of having out of date skills. It’s part of what kept me working after I had kids. (I’m an engineer).

I did take a 3 month sabbatical once. It was a hot job market (dot com boom) so I was able to negotiate an unpaid sabbatical. I’d just gotten married. We traveled across the US by car then visited several countries in Europe. It was awesome.

My husband has taken strategic breaks between jobs… The same 3 month period… plus another 6 month break when his dad broke his hip, got brain damage during surgery. We moved them in with us and hubby did active rehab that was NOT happening via the insurance system. He also took a break when he was designing the granny flat (the his parents now live in). Before I met him he took a year off to rehab his first house – it was a gutted HUD home when he purchased it so he did the drywall – finish plumbing, etc.

My sister has taken sabbatical – to care for my grandmother.

Some employers offer unpaid sabbaticals. Some don’t. (Some offer them on paper, but won’t approve them.)

My advise – make sure your skill sets are marketable, you have money to sit it out if you can’t find a job when you’re done traveling, and go for it.

[UCGal]

I think it can be done successfully, but what your career is, might influence your re-entry.

Tech jobs, unfortunately, a 6 month or 1 year break might give you the “aura” of having out of date skills. It’s part of what kept me working after I had kids. (I’m an engineer).

I did take a 3 month sabbatical once. It was a hot job market (dot com boom) so I was able to negotiate an unpaid sabbatical. I’d just gotten married. We traveled across the US by car then visited several countries in Europe. It was awesome.

My husband has taken strategic breaks between jobs… The same 3 month period… plus another 6 month break when his dad broke his hip, got brain damage during surgery. We moved them in with us and hubby did active rehab that was NOT happening via the insurance system. He also took a break when he was designing the granny flat (the his parents now live in). Before I met him he took a year off to rehab his first house – it was a gutted HUD home when he purchased it so he did the drywall – finish plumbing, etc.

My sister has taken sabbatical – to care for my grandmother.

Some employers offer unpaid sabbaticals. Some don’t. (Some offer them on paper, but won’t approve them.)

My advise – make sure your skill sets are marketable, you have money to sit it out if you can’t find a job when you’re done traveling, and go for it.

[Anonymous]

Highly recommended. Took off about 9 months a few years ago, cashed in my frequent flyer miles and did all of the types of travel you are alluding to. Great experience. Hardest part is finding the time off from work and you have to be single. If you happen to get laid off and have enough money in the bank it is a great excuse to do it.

[Anonymous]

Highly recommended. Took off about 9 months a few years ago, cashed in my frequent flyer miles and did all of the types of travel you are alluding to. Great experience. Hardest part is finding the time off from work and you have to be single. If you happen to get laid off and have enough money in the bank it is a great excuse to do it.

[Anonymous]

Highly recommended. Took off about 9 months a few years ago, cashed in my frequent flyer miles and did all of the types of travel you are alluding to. Great experience. Hardest part is finding the time off from work and you have to be single. If you happen to get laid off and have enough money in the bank it is a great excuse to do it.

[Anonymous]

Highly recommended. Took off about 9 months a few years ago, cashed in my frequent flyer miles and did all of the types of travel you are alluding to. Great experience. Hardest part is finding the time off from work and you have to be single. If you happen to get laid off and have enough money in the bank it is a great excuse to do it.

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