A sabbatical may be just the change you need. More and more men andwomen are successfully taking an extended break from their jobs--asabbatical. Once the exclusive preserve of academics, sabbaticalsare revitalizing today's business world. Recognizing that thedecision to take a sabbatical is a major step, Lisa Rogak mixes awealth of practical how-to facts and advice with the real-lifestories of over forty professionals detailing every aspect of theprocess. Whether you want the time off to travel, explore othercareers, discover new interests, go back to school, stay with yourfamily, do volunteer work, or simply slow down and recharge yourbatteries, you'll find information on: * Approaching your boss and negotiating the leave you want * Turning your sabbatical into a career asset * Determining your eligibility for the Family Medical LeaveAct * Financing a sabbatical creatively * Preparing and planning to get the most out of your time off * Troubleshooting a sabbatical that's not working out * Adjusting to the workplace once your sabbatical is over A practical guide to planning and implementing your sabbaticals using concrete suggestions based on instructive and often inspiring experiences. Discusses every step in the sabbatical process--ways of negotiating for time off, planning ahead financially and psychologically, managing family and social life, what to expect during the actual sabbatical, returning to the workforce or deciding not to return at all. Features the experiences of 50 people who have taken sabbaticals. A sabbatical may be just the change you need. More and more men and women are successfully taking an extended break from their jobs—a sabbatical. Once the exclusive preserve of academics, sabbaticals are revitalizing today’s business world. Recognizing that the decision to take a sabbatical is a major step, Lisa Rogak mixes a wealth of practical how-to facts and advice with the real-life stories of over forty professionals detailing every aspect of the process. Whether you want the time off to travel, explore other careers, discover new interests, go back to school, stay with your family, do volunteer work, or simply slow down and recharge your batteries, you’ll find information on: Approaching your boss and negotiating the leave you want - Turning your sabbatical into a career asset - Determining your eligibility for the Family Medical Leave Act - Financing a sabbatical creatively - Preparing and planning to get the most out of your time off - Troubleshooting a sabbatical that’s not working out - Adjusting to the workplace once your sabbatical is over A sabbatical may be just the change you need. More and more men and women are successfully taking an extended break from their jobs a sabbatical. Once the exclusive preserve of academics, sabbaticals are revitalizing today s business world. Recognizing that the decision to take a sabbatical is a major step, Lisa Rogak mixes a wealth of practical how-to facts and advice with the real-life stories of over forty professionals detailing every aspect of the process. Whether you want the time off to travel, explore other careers, discover new interests, go back to school, stay with your family, do volunteer work, or simply slow down and recharge your batteries, you ll find information on: Approaching your boss and negotiating the leave you want - Turning your sabbatical into a career asset - Determining your eligibility for the Family Medical Leave Act - Financing a sabbatical creatively - Preparing and planning to get the most out of your time off - Troubleshooting a sabbatical that s not working out - Adjusting to the workplace once your sabbatical is over LISA ANGOWSKI ROGAK began her sabbatical when she left New York City to live in rural New Hampshire. She has authored several books including The 100 Best Retirement Businesses and Vermont: Off the Beaten Path. She has also contributed to numerous magazines and newspapers such as Mademoiselle, New York, the Los Angeles Times, and the New York Daily News.