DiscoverThe Examined LifeShould you take a sabbatical? [Rachel Feintzeig]
Should you take a sabbatical? [Rachel Feintzeig]

Should you take a sabbatical? [Rachel Feintzeig]

Update: 2024-08-22
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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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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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Should you take a sabbatical? [Rachel Feintzeig]

Should you take a sabbatical? [Rachel Feintzeig]

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