Welcome

Welcome to the shiny new revamped Career Break Site. Use the quick search in the box at the top right to find an opportunity, or click here to do an advanced search.

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Your career

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3 ways to get your boss to give you a sabbatical:

  1. Point out it's cheaper than hiring someone new
  2. Be flexible about when you go, and how long for
  3. Make a list of the skills you'll be bringing back, whether that's teamwork, a language or leadership

Talk to us

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We want to talk to you! Do you have a burning career break question that needs answering? Do you want to share your experience with other career breakers? Email us with your question or story, a real living breathing person will get back to you as soon as they can (confidentiality assured).