Comments on: Why Taking a Sabbatical Was The Best Money I Ever Spent https://eliteedgemoney.com/how-to-take-year-long-sabbatical/ Money | Minimalism | Mohawks Tue, 16 Feb 2021 15:02:21 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Joel https://eliteedgemoney.com/how-to-take-year-long-sabbatical/#comment-320953 Tue, 16 Feb 2021 15:02:21 +0000 https://staging.eliteedgemoney.com/?p=47343#comment-320953 In reply to Shelley Lee.

Hey Shelley! We chose to not have any insurance for that year. Actually it turned out to be a few years. We are incredibly blessed that nothing went majorly wrong during that time (had a few issues and just paid out of pocket for care). This is a route that I am not recommending to anyone, but it worked out for us for that time.

Good luck on the sabbatical. Regardless of cost, I think you’ll find time away is always worth it!

]]> By: Shelley Lee https://eliteedgemoney.com/how-to-take-year-long-sabbatical/#comment-320916 Mon, 15 Feb 2021 17:49:52 +0000 https://staging.eliteedgemoney.com/?p=47343#comment-320916 How did you do health insurance while on the sabatical?????
We are a family of 4 thinking about husband taking a year off….

]]> By: Joel https://eliteedgemoney.com/how-to-take-year-long-sabbatical/#comment-309659 Sat, 19 Sep 2020 15:55:22 +0000 https://staging.eliteedgemoney.com/?p=47343#comment-309659 In reply to Peter LocalSquare.

Hey Peter – great to hear. Let me know if I can help at all. I’m just returning to work after a 2 year sabbatical and happy to share experiences. Ultimately, you have to feel comfortable yourself and make the leap. There’s also no harm in not doing it too :)

]]> By: Peter LocalSquare https://eliteedgemoney.com/how-to-take-year-long-sabbatical/#comment-309628 Fri, 18 Sep 2020 21:24:28 +0000 https://staging.eliteedgemoney.com/?p=47343#comment-309628 I know I’ve come late to the party – both to this blog post and to taking a career break (I’m over 40). But this is really inspiring to me. I’m really keen to take the plunge, but have the usual worries. I think as we get older it seems like there is more to lose. I must do this though. Time to properly plan and maybe set myself a fixed date in the future.

]]> By: Rachel https://eliteedgemoney.com/how-to-take-year-long-sabbatical/#comment-295180 Sat, 15 Feb 2020 20:37:23 +0000 https://staging.eliteedgemoney.com/?p=47343#comment-295180 I loved this article more than you know! I had a terrifying work experience about a month ago and that coupled with a journaling on what I wanted from life, I’ve started asking myself if I need a break. It’s so hard to see past the what if’s especially when I feel financially secure, like I’m at the peak of my career, etc but I think I keep coming back to this space of is there more to life and need to chase that question a little further. SUPER inspiring :)

]]> By: Paul https://eliteedgemoney.com/how-to-take-year-long-sabbatical/#comment-284181 Wed, 16 Oct 2019 00:14:28 +0000 https://staging.eliteedgemoney.com/?p=47343#comment-284181 Hey Lisa,

I’m 54, single with 3 kids pretty much on their own. I have 27 years with my company,and I’m considering a sabatical. I would probably have to leave my career to do it, however I’m so ready for a change and a fresh beginning. Time to follow my heart and my desires. I really enjoyed your story. Thank you. Any recommendations for someone older like me who wants to make a course correction? Thanks. Paul

]]> By: J. Money https://eliteedgemoney.com/how-to-take-year-long-sabbatical/#comment-280145 Fri, 16 Aug 2019 18:56:14 +0000 https://staging.eliteedgemoney.com/?p=47343#comment-280145 In reply to Peter Haldeman.

Oooooohh such an exciting adventure awaits!!

I hope it’s everything y’all are looking for!! With some fun surprises throughout! :)

]]> By: Peter Haldeman https://eliteedgemoney.com/how-to-take-year-long-sabbatical/#comment-280017 Sat, 10 Aug 2019 18:50:40 +0000 https://staging.eliteedgemoney.com/?p=47343#comment-280017 Found this post – and I’m in the middle of doing this myself: left my job, leaving Portland, Oregon… going to Europe with my wife and daughter for the next year, with no idea what will happen next. Thanks for hosting this thoughtful piece – especially appreciated the point about “be kind to yourself”. That’s exactly where I’m at right now.

]]> By: J. Money https://eliteedgemoney.com/how-to-take-year-long-sabbatical/#comment-275997 Fri, 15 Mar 2019 11:05:18 +0000 https://staging.eliteedgemoney.com/?p=47343#comment-275997 In reply to Jesus Rivera.

Glad to hear it, man!!! As a stay-at-home dad of 3 myself I can tell you it changes YOUR life as much as your kids’ too :) Get ready for an adventure!

]]> By: Jesus Rivera https://eliteedgemoney.com/how-to-take-year-long-sabbatical/#comment-275994 Fri, 15 Mar 2019 08:21:25 +0000 https://staging.eliteedgemoney.com/?p=47343#comment-275994 Muchas gracias Lisa, I’m sure you are having a fantastic time with your Catalan :). And kudos for your journey…. unfortunately very few people do what they really want. And glad you are not one of them :)

I admire people who are true to themselves, and take the courage to try even when things don’t go in the expected way.

“In life you win or learn” – you did it

“Is reacher the person who need less than the one who have more” – you showed it

“When nothing is sure, all is possible” – you are a testimony of that.

I’m planning a sabbatical to become a stay home dad and enjoy a 4 year old son to play, learn, explore, grow, together in a very different way that the current social system teaches; “work hard, be worry for the future, and forget the present moment”

My dream is to teach my son that;
1) life is great and easy
2) be happy no matter what
3) try and fail and enjoy the journey
4) be self-confident, humble and respectful to others
5) experience all and make decisions based on learnings

I see this as the best investment I can ever make on my son’s happiness solid foundation.

please accept my sincere respect and tribute to you and your journey!!!

Cheers/Jesus

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