Sabbaticals can be a great way to revitalize yourself, especially in today’s hectic go-go-go working society. However, it can be tricky to pull off since taking such a big break from work has a few risks. Considerations include continuation of health benefits, pause in usual income, and resuming work after the break. If planned correctly, sabbaticals can be a great way to refresh your mind and gain new perspectives that can potentially help you once you get back to work.
eHow lists 10 steps on how to prepare for a sabbatical and how to return from one. There is definitely a lot of preparation (maybe a year in advance of your planned sabbatical) and work that goes into making sure that your break is well thought out and logical. Some key points I found important to keep in mind include
- Start laying the groundwork at least a year before you go on sabbatical.
- Assess your practical needs to figure out how much time you can afford to take off.
- Use your sabbatical for a positive purpose, not to avoid things you don’t like.
- Be flexible about the time frame.
- Give yourself time to fit in when you return.
There are many more details listed in the article; definitely stop by for a read if a sabbatical is anywhere near your radar. It does seem that at this time in our lives, a sabbatical probably would not be the best of ideas…but is something we should think about and plan for in the future. You know, when there’s flying cars and we need hover-walkers.
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