before accepting a job with United Way of Anchorage as a Community Network and Data Manager. Katie says that taking the time to enjoy her home was just as fulfilling and rejuvenating as traveling Outside.
Although some jobs lend themselves to extended periods of time off better than others, with the right timing, budgeting, and planning, an uber long vacation or sabbatical could be yours. And if you can’t work it out with your employer, you can always choose to switch jobs…with a healthy dose of time off in between. Don’t be too hasty though; your employer may be open to negotiations. Aimee’s supervisor admitted that in her generation (Baby Boomers), people were more likely to save their travel and time off dreams for retirement, but because she valued Aimee’s contributions to the organization she was willing to work with her. In addition to earning Aimee’s loyalty and gratitude, it was a savvy financial decision. The UK based Centre for Economics and Business Research says that it costs an average of $40,165 to hire a new employee for a firm with 20-49 employees; a hefty price tag that doesn’t include
In addition to earning loyalty and gratitude, it was a savvy financial decision.