A career break is an amazing way to reset your life and get a new outlook. And while it can sound overwhelming to leave your job and travel the world, it doesn’t have to be. With a little bit of work now, you too can be traveling the world on a career break as soon as the doors open again. A gap year from work is an opportunity to change your life in a meaningful way, but it’s something that you can prepare for in under a year.

The tips in this video will help you take a sabbatical from work and come back to the life you choose renewed.

00:00: Intro

01:38 Can you keep your job while you travel?

01:57 Do You actually want to keep your job?

03:10 The benefits of planning early 03:20 What to do with your money

03:48 What to look for in your employee manual

05:16 Explore paid leave

06:50 How to ask for a career break

08:46 Pick a departure date

09:20 Pick your destinations

09:38 Create a rough budget - and figure out your debt/savings

10:52 Budget Template - https://www.shidasontheloose.com/services-offered/budget

11:05 Decisions to make after your break

11:46 Free Sabbatical Planning Guide - http://bit.ly/SabbaticalPlanningGuide

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