Overview Many dream of sabbaticals but few are able to actually take one in their lifetime. Why? Most often a form of financial fear. With BREAK ROOM, that fear can go away, as this book provides a complete, actionable, concrete guide to planning and taking a sabbatical.
Conceived by a financial planner, BREAK ROOM contains these financial planning guides: A: How to calculate expenses during a sabbatical B: Insurance planning C: Making a budget D: Making a savings plan and tracking it E: Preparing an emergency fund F: Financial timing of your sabbatical G: How to stay financially motivated so you can DIY your sabbatical planning.
Featuring real life experiences and stories, perspectives on neurodiversity, and a deeper look at the emotional experience of overwork, burnout, and sabbaticals.
This guide is a comprehensive and approachable read that helps you answer these questions: "How much do I need to save to take a sabbatical?" "What do I do about health insurance?" "Do I have to leave my current job?" "What if a sabbatical isn't feasible for me now?"
BREAK ROOM also covers important logistical considerations: A: The three phases of a sabbatical B: How to plan and visualize your days C: Handling your employer Contents BREAK ROOM contains these helpful and informative chapters: Prologue 01: Should I take a sabbatical now? 02: How long should a sabbatical be? 03: Planning your sabbatical 04: Starting your sabbatical savings journey 05: Sketch out a sabbatical budgt 06: How much money do I need to take a sabbatical? 07: Achieve your financial goals 08: Take your sabbatical Epilogue About the authors
