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Would you ever ask your employer for a sabbatical?
Posted on 10/8/20 at 3:58 pm
Posted on 10/8/20 at 3:58 pm
Does your employer offer them to employees after so many years? Dammit I need one. But evidently lawyers don't do that sort of thing. If somebody were to take 6 months off, then some other jackleg would swoop in and steal all his clients.
I suspect that millennials, with their fixation on "quality of life" and other magical bullshite probably wouldn't hesitate to ask for such a benefit. When I was coming up in the business, I would have been laughed out of the firm. People didn't have "quality of life" back then.
But man, I need about 6 months on top of a mountain with no phone. Ugh.
I suspect that millennials, with their fixation on "quality of life" and other magical bullshite probably wouldn't hesitate to ask for such a benefit. When I was coming up in the business, I would have been laughed out of the firm. People didn't have "quality of life" back then.
But man, I need about 6 months on top of a mountain with no phone. Ugh.
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Posted on 10/8/20 at 3:59 pm to Slippy
my buddy works for shell and they told him he could take one
basically, "we're not paying you while you're gone, but we'll give you your job back when you return, given it's within an amount of time we approve of"
basically, "we're not paying you while you're gone, but we'll give you your job back when you return, given it's within an amount of time we approve of"
Posted on 10/8/20 at 4:00 pm to HT713
quote:I would sign up for this so fast....
we're not paying you while you're gone, but we'll give you your job back when you return, given it's within an amount of time we approve of
Posted on 10/8/20 at 4:01 pm to Slippy
When my dad was 55 or 56 he told his long time employer that he was going to take 6 months off. They approved it but he never went back to work 
This post was edited on 10/8/20 at 4:01 pm
Posted on 10/8/20 at 4:01 pm to Slippy
If you need a chef wherever you go, I'll cook and clean for room and food. I'll buy my own liqour.
Posted on 10/8/20 at 4:02 pm to Slippy
quote:You say this like being assertive is a bad thing, you old fart
I suspect that millennials, with their fixation on "quality of life" and other magical bull shite probably wouldn't hesitate to ask for such a benefit.
ETA: my company offers 3 months after 8 years
This post was edited on 10/8/20 at 4:03 pm
Posted on 10/8/20 at 4:03 pm to Slippy
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But man, I need about 6 months on top of a mountain with no phone. Ugh.
I feel ya. Will never happen though.
Posted on 10/8/20 at 4:04 pm to Slippy
Insurance defense at a big firm?
Posted on 10/8/20 at 4:05 pm to madamsquirrel
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I would sign up for this so fast....
yeah I think he will at some point, before he has kids
I know I would lol
Posted on 10/8/20 at 4:05 pm to Slippy
Took a year off at a previous job and traveled. I realized while gone i didnt need to stress and resigned.
Fantastic year.
Fantastic year.
Posted on 10/8/20 at 4:05 pm to Slippy
I took a week long vacation in January. Really wish I had made it longer at this point
Posted on 10/8/20 at 4:06 pm to MintBerry Crunch
how could you tell?This post was edited on 10/8/20 at 4:06 pm
Posted on 10/8/20 at 4:07 pm to Slippy
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I suspect that millennials, with their fixation on "quality of life" and other magical bull shite probably wouldn't hesitate to ask for such a benefit.
So in other words they’re not a pussy like you.
Posted on 10/8/20 at 4:10 pm to Slippy
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But man, I need about 6 months on top of a mountain with no phone. Ugh.
I'd like to hike the Appalachian Trail end to end before I get to old to try it. Takes about 6 mos if you hustle.
Posted on 10/8/20 at 4:12 pm to Slippy
Says he needs a sabbatical.
Makes fun of people he suspects take sabbaticals.
Makes fun of people he suspects take sabbaticals.
Posted on 10/8/20 at 4:13 pm to Slippy
That’s the problem with getting on the treadmill . Once you get on it you can’t get off it.
Posted on 10/8/20 at 4:14 pm to Slippy
Back in 2009 when the real estate market was down and the development business was slow I took off and hiked the Appalachian Trail. Had the money saved, it was something I had always wanted to do, and the timing just seemed right. Was there some starting over that had to take place when I got back? Sure, of course...but I would not have changed that decision for anything. It was one of the best things I have ever done.
Actually, come to think of it, yesterday was my 11 year anniversary of finishing.
Just wanted to also say hiking the A.T. is a great networking opportunity. It also looks great on a resume. I think it had alot to do with me getting hired and it had alot to do with me hiring a few employees since then.
Actually, come to think of it, yesterday was my 11 year anniversary of finishing.
Just wanted to also say hiking the A.T. is a great networking opportunity. It also looks great on a resume. I think it had alot to do with me getting hired and it had alot to do with me hiring a few employees since then.
This post was edited on 10/8/20 at 4:40 pm
Posted on 10/8/20 at 4:15 pm to Slippy
I know of a software company that offers sabbaticals, but I think it’s usually only 6 weeks. But they will also pay for whatever trip you go on.
That said, many employees don’t last the 5 years that it takes to earn it, due to burnout.
That said, many employees don’t last the 5 years that it takes to earn it, due to burnout.
Posted on 10/8/20 at 4:15 pm to Slippy
I know there’s a satirical element to this post, but I do think it’s funny when “boomers” complain about getting alpha’d by millennials taking lots of PTO,
Sabbaticals, working less hours, etc.
Sabbaticals, working less hours, etc.
Posted on 10/8/20 at 4:15 pm to Slippy
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Does your employer offer them to employees after so many years?
Yes they do, no one takes them, they’re frowned upon
I never would though
I live to work
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When I was coming up in the business, I would have been laughed out of the firm. People didn't have "quality of life" back then.
What shop you at bruh?
This post was edited on 10/8/20 at 4:17 pm
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