My company paid me to take 2 months off. The sabbatical didn't just prevent me from burning out — it was also a huge career boost for my coworkers
An icon in the shape of a person's head and shoulders. It often indicates a user profile.For eight weeks this summer I did no work. I was still employed, but I did not respond to an email, hop in a meeting, or chat with a client on the phone. For two months, I simply spent time with my family and recharged my batteries. And through it all, I didn't get fired, there was no formal reprimand, and I got paid the entire time. In fact, it was my employer's idea.
I think there's a healthy fear of how taking an extended leave might impact your career, but there shouldn't have to be. I can't say I didn't have my doubts. Working for a creative agency often means projects move quickly — once you finish one task, you're on to the next. I was worried that it would be hard to jump back in after being gone for so long. But I was pleasantly surprised at how quickly I fell back into place when I returned to work.
While there are certainly logistical challenges to implementing a paid sabbatical program — from ensuring the shifting of work is equitable to communicating the absence to clients — it can also provide major benefits for companies. Sabbaticals help companies retain workers, which is essential in a turbulent job market.about"The Great Attrition" found that the top drivers for retention were meaningfulness of work, flexibility, and total compensation.
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