"I'm burned out and lost a million hryvnias": what is a sabbatical and does it really help

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 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.