Sabbatical – a word that is increasingly heard in conversations about work and life. But what does it really mean? For some, it's an escape from burnout, for others, a chance to find new meaning and return stronger.

In this article, you will learn:

  • the personal story of Anna Babich, who dared to put her life and business on hold;
  • professional advice from career psychologist Nadiya Voloshchuk;
  • Experience in implementing sabbatical leave from Oksana Bogatyrevich, Lead HR Partner at Ciklum.
LIGA.net collage with photos by Anna Babich, Nadiya Voloshchuk and Oksana Bohatyrevych

LIGA.net explains:

  • what a sabbatical is and why it is becoming increasingly popular among professionals;
  • how to know when it's time to take a break from work;
  • how to prepare psychologically so that the break is beneficial, not an escape;
  • what practices and reflections help to find true life and professional priorities;
  • how to use sabbatical time to develop skills and increase competitiveness;
  • what steps make it easier to return to work after a long break;
  • What career risks does a sabbatical entail, and how to minimize them.

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