A field guide for the intentional career break
Everything you need to plan a sabbatical — honestly.
The money, the employer conversation, the planning, and what coming home actually feels like. Just the practical version, from people who did it.
Start here
The questions most people ask first
Explore by topic
The route, start to finish
Planning a break follows a path. Pick up wherever you are.
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Is it for me?
What a sabbatical actually is, the forms it takes, and how to tell whether you’re ready.
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Can I afford it?
Real costs from six months abroad, how to set a savings target, and how subletting can cover your rent.
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The employer talk
How to ask for the time, your options for leave, and what happens to your insurance and pension.
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Planning the trip
How long to go for, a route that doesn’t burn you out, and the admin to handle before you leave.
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Coming home
The re-entry nobody prepares you for — and how to talk about your break once you’re back.
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Why this exists
“We weren’t burned out or running from anything. We were doing well — and we still wanted to see what life looked like outside the usual routine.”
Want it all in one place?
Everything you need to plan your sabbatical- The complete guide, plus the tools we used
- 100+ pages, from the first decision to the day you come home
- A Trip Budget Calculator that gives you your real savings target
- A shareable Trip Overview for every flight, train and stay
- Pre-departure checklists, an employer worksheet and a subletting inventory
Founding-member price — €79 for the first 100 readers (then €99)