Time Off From Work Using Sabbaticals to Enhance Your Life While Keeping Your Career on Track (Paperback)

Paperback. 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 wantTurning your sabbatical into a career assetDetermining your eligibility for the Family Medical Leave ActFinancing a sabbatical creativelyPreparing and planning to get the most out of your time offTroubleshooting a sabbatical that's not working outAdjusting to the workplace once your sabbatical is over This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…