Would you take this much time off?

[pedanticwench]

Jul 18, 2012 14:55:25 GMT -5 gozf said:

Jul 18, 2012 14:54:21 GMT -5 pedanticwench said:

You want to take time off to go work in a pub and live with roommates? Sounds fucking stupid to me.

We really are meant to be.

I just finished reading the rest of the thread and, yes, I agree. :heart:

[BlackCanary]

I would! Though I'm torn on the roommate thing. I probably would, to save a little money and find some possible friends.

[expatpumpkin]

Jul 18, 2012 14:55:25 GMT -5 gozf said:

Jul 18, 2012 14:54:21 GMT -5 pedanticwench said:

You want to take time off to go work in a pub and live with roommates? Sounds fucking stupid to me.

We really are meant to be.

Don't listen to them!

You are 25 - NOW is the time to go do this. Life is short, go enjoy it! It all really comes down to the type of life you want to live. I can't imagine you'll regret this; not going, however, will probably always be something you'll regret.

Also, you'll probably have to get roommates, sorry. It's REALLY expensive here. But, no big deal, it's a few months not the rest of your life. And if you're at home much, you're doing it wrong

Signed,
Someone who lives in London (and has previously lived in Spain and Mexico) and has no regrets. And a great career

[statlerwaldorf]

I would do it. You are young. I doubt you will regret the experience, but you might regret not going.

[underwaterrhymes]

I finished my grad degree, quit my job and followed my H (boyfriend at the time) to another country when I was 32. I did not have a job there, but when else was I going to have that opportunity? And when we came back, we traveled around the US for a little bit.

It took us a year or two after we got back to get back in the groove, but now we both have awesome jobs and have some really incredible memories of living internationally.

Do it! Do it! Do it!

[catwithspots]

I work for a company that has a sabbatical/refresh program. We are given 8 weeks paid every 10 years on top of normal vacation time to use to refresh/recharge. It is HIGHLY encouraged and it is the norm in our company to have work teams flex during a sabbatical leave---no one gives it second thought.

I read previous comments about hurting career, etc. Well, you need to understand your company culture when considering your plan. For us, the reverse is true. If a person does not take the sabbatical it is viewed as not caring about self/ungratefulness to the company/flag to HR for potential burn out/turnover.

Go for it! have fun!

I have heard amazing sabbatical experiences from my co-workers. Several are planning sabbatical #2 or #3! me...3 years and counting

[silverhammer]

Catwithspots, my job has high burn out as well, so at any given time out of 200 employees there's usually about 4 or 5 that are on it. A lot of people will do it every year or every other year. I'm definitely leaning towards yes. I can't think of any real reason not to do it. I make enough money to pay the mortgage and rent in London without having to take a job so I could even make it just a very long holiday.

Underwaterrhymes, where did you and your H go??

[underwaterrhymes]

silverhammer - Bulgaria.

[sterl724]

That sounds amazing!! If you're sure you can do it with no negative repercussions at work (other than losing a little pay) I would TOTALLY do it.

[awick14]

Jul 18, 2012 13:10:55 GMT -5 silverhammer said:

Amberly, I didn't even think about vacation rental! I live in a nicer area Vancouver suburb so this could be something worth looking into!

You live in a great area to rent out ur home!