A book recommendation on sabbaticals

I hope you will seriously consider the idea of taking a sabbatical at some point in your career. You can learn a lot by Googling the term “sabbatical.” Research is the first step to making a sabbatical plan.

There are several books written on the topic; one that I like is called “Power Sabbatical: the break that makes a difference” by Robert Levine. This is a book with very practical suggestions for conducting a sabbatical. The book lists dozens of web sites that offer information about housing abroad, temporary employment, language schools, volunteer opportunities and more.

Perhaps the most useful portion of the book is a flow chart that describes how to put together a sabbatical plan. First come a self assessment and a financial assessment that help you define goals for your sabbatical. Then come a list of options for achieving those goals. Draft a proposal for yourself, with success criteria and accompanying financials. Make your final plan, identifying the risks, and then make it happen! Levine outlines a very practical approach.

Levine makes a couple of very important points early in the 135-page, paperback book. He notes that many people dream of things they want to do during retirement; Levine proposes that you do those things during a sabbatical while you are younger. This will give you more time to benefit from the experience. And second, he notes that a sabbatical can help you enjoy your work more. He notes further that people who enjoy their work live longer than people who dislike their work.

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Perhaps the most useful portion of the book is a flow chart that describes how to put together a sabbatical plan. First come a self assessment and a financial assessment that help you define goals for your sabbatical. Then come a list of options for achieving those goals. Draft a proposal for yourself, with success criteria and accompanying financials. Make your final plan, identifying the risks, and then make it happen! Levine outlines a very practical approach.