1300: Is a Work Sabbatical Right for You? by Laura Gariepy of Women Who Money on Productivity & Career Success

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Episode 1300:

Laura Gariepy of Women Who Money.com enlightens us on the transformative power of a work sabbatical, emphasizing how an extended break can rejuvenate your passion and productivity in your career. Exploring the multifaceted considerations of taking a sabbatical, from personal growth to financial planning, Gariepy offers a comprehensive guide to assessing if this life-changing move aligns with your career and personal life.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://womenwhomoney.com/work-sabbatical/

Quotes to ponder:

"A work sabbatical could be the best thing for you, your career, and possibly your current company."

"It’s essential to keep your purpose at the forefront of your mind throughout the sabbatical process."

"By thinking through this process, you have opened your mind to the idea that there are other ways of integrating all of the important bits in your life."

Episode references:

Harvard Business Review on work sabbaticals: https://hbr.org/2023/02/research-the-transformative-power-of-sabbaticals

Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) study on sabbatical offerings: https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/news/benefits-compensation/sabbaticals-solution-to-employee-burnout

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