How to Take an “Adult Gap Year” – and When It’s Not Worth It

In this episode, Kaila and Kyle discuss the pros and cons of taking an “adult gap year” (aka sabbatical or “mini-retirement”), why they’re becoming more common, and how to financially plan for one if you want to take one yourself.

00:00 Intro

01:56 Stats on burnout

05:54 Defining “sabbatical” vs “leave of absence” vs “gap year” or “mini retirement”

08:48 Companies providing sabbatical options 

15:01 What Kyle and Kaila would do with a 4-week sabbatical

18:36 Harvard Business Review’s study on sabbaticals

20:56 Can you take a break without hurting your career?

22:16 How to take a break if you don’t necessarily have the financial means to

26:39 Tactics

Harvard Business Review’s article on sabbaticals.

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