Posted On: September 24, 2023
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Pee-wee Herman, a hero in so many ways and here commemorated via crop art, lived his life as one large sabbatical awash in mirth and imagination.
WorldatWork is a large, multi-national HR consulting firm that…
Posted On: April 20, 2022
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Work is important, and sometimes sweet. But bosses-to-be need to recognize that savvy employees need Big Breaks too—whether to handle life’s adversity or to savor some serendipity.
Earlier this week, FC published (what some might…
Posted On: February 13, 2017
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Time moseys on, though never fast enough in Minnesota winter. I’ve been “healing” from chemo and radiation for about two months, though the first few weeks were more “hell” than “heal.” I’ve been “home” from…
Posted On: February 18, 2014
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Coworker rarely find themselves discussing career breaks around the water cooler. But they ought to. Because just under the workplace radar, sabbaticals stay in the news—if sometimes in odd iterations. Here are 5 stories, er,…
Posted On: November 12, 2010
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The Minneapolis BreakAway branch proudly hosted Sherry Ott, travel guru extraordinaire, for a merry meetup on Wednesday. Some 30 souls showed up—representing everything from experienced around-the-worlders to die-hard dreamers and schemers.
People mingled comfortably; we…
Posted On: October 15, 2010
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How do you know when an idea or movement is taking off? One measure might be a big, meaty article in the New York Times. Or, better yet, the Sunday Times!
That’s precisely what will…
Posted On: June 10, 2010
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To quote an old phrase, WE ARE NOT ALONE!!!
In fact, there are umpteen other people out there advocating (and taking) sabbaticals and career breaks. I see us as a bunch of independent, intrepid souls…
Posted On: January 20, 2009
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Last week, this inspiring article by Steve Lopez ran in the Los Angeles Times. It’s about a California girl who took a BreakAway to the Caymans and never looked back. Her life story shows that…
Posted On: January 8, 2009
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We done good. Although the family obsessed and argued and made a science out of indecision when picking our places to stay, in this case, it was worth it. This new temporary home is 2die4. …
Posted On: January 3, 2009
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There must be other places as beautiful as St. John, USVI. And if there are, I sure hope to see them before my travels cease. Meanwhile, leaving is not easy. The packing and practicalities stink,…
