Time Off from Work: Using Sabbaticals to Enhance Your Life While Keeping Your Career on Track Book

A sabbatical may be just the change you need. More and more men and women are successfully taking an extended break from their jobs—a sabbatical. Once the exclusive preserve of academics, sabbaticals are revitalizing today's business world. Recognizing that the decision to take a sabbatical is a major step, Lisa Rogak mixes a wealth of practical how-to facts and advice with the real-life stories of over forty professionals detailing every aspect of the process. Whether you want the time off to travel, explore other careers, discover new interests, go back to school, stay with your family, do volunteer work, or simply slow down and recharge your batteries, you'll find information on:Approaching your boss and negotiating the leave you wantTurning your sabbatical into a career assetDetermining your eligibility for the Family Medical Leave ActFinancing a sabbatical creativelyPreparing and planning to get the most out of your time offTroubleshooting a sabbatical that's not working outAdjusting to the workplace once your sabbatical is over Read More