The Impact of Work on Identity and the Case for Sabbaticals

Should you walk away from your dream job (during your prime years)? If you’ve been grinding for over a decade to establish yourself in your career, you’ve probably made some sacrifices along the way. And a sabbatical can be a useful career tool to reprioritize family time, your physical health and hobbies — without burning all the ships. [Episode 64]

Rachel Feintzeig is a work and life columnist at the Wall Street Journal.

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References from the show:

• Ever Dream of Taking a Sabbatical? Here’s How Our Columnist Did It

• My Dream Break From Work Wasn’t What I Expected

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