Posted On: February 4, 2009
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So I have this Big Idea—about retiring now and then instead of waiting until your final years, even if it means working longer at the end or enacting some sacrifices along the way. But just…
Posted On: January 22, 2009
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Amidst a tsunami of layoffs worldwide, some savvy firms are trying something more innovative, hopeful, and humane: offering sabbaticals or reduced workweeks. Accountancyage.com reports that when KPMG UK put together such a program for their…
Posted On: December 29, 2008
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As Vice President of Shirkery for makeyourbreakaway.com and 2 Heads, one of my top career–and continuing education–goals is to perfect the art and practice of leisure. And to pass it on. Fortunately, I’m not alone.…
Posted On: December 19, 2008
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As anyone who travels knows, you can meet the most interesting people when you BreakAway from your daily grind. Today’s proof arrived in the form of Bob & Jen Westerfield.
While beaching at scenic Trunk…
Posted On: December 18, 2008
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Face it: 12-hour travel days do not a great BreakAway make. But we survived it, as did the luggage and children. Air travel becomes increasingly bumpy, so to speak, but that’s survivable too. (So far.)…
Posted On: December 14, 2008
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No doubt: Word is getting out. Sabbaticals are not a secret anymore. From bad times, sometimes, comes great innovations. Maybe that’s what’s happening as some GM plants try to keep skilled workers, give them a…
Posted On: December 13, 2008
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With just four days left until we depart, now is a good time to invoke one of the five five-word Sabbatical mantras,
Everything is right on schedule.
Brazen optimism? You betcha. Pollyanna poppycock? No doubt.…
Posted On: December 10, 2008
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So I’m sitting in my beauty parlour, awaiting my ‘poo and trim and manicure…oh never mind. (I wish! But who has time!?!)
Actually, while creating this website, we learned today this site shows up second…
Posted On: November 28, 2008
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Read it and reap. Or weep. But read it, and realize (if nothing else) that there are a few BreakAway Brethren out there. There are even gracious employers out there using the downturn as an…
Posted On: November 11, 2008
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Check it out! This guru and travel agent for the BreakAway-bound is offering discounts to those who lost their jobs! He’s talking with HR departments to help tend to the soon-jobless.
He’s preaching the virtues…
