University sabbatical

A short holiday can boost your energy and let you recharge your batteries for work; however, every now and then, we need more than a quick, short break. A sabbatical is a period of paid leave granted to a university teacher or other worker for study or travel. Normally, it is one year for every seven years worked. A sabbatical can provide time for a university teacher to assess their personal and professional life or complete their career and educational goals. Some go beyond tradition and try other jobs and gain experience in totally irrelevant areas. A sabbatical can have numerous benefits, two of which I would like to include below.

A sabbatical provides you with a chance to explore new career opportunities. Normally, people who are fired from their current job or who need to find a new career may find a sabbatical useful and refreshing. A sabbatical can also provide opportunities to explore new career options and return to your same job if you think that a new career path is not available or suitable.

If you take your sabbatical to advance your academic qualifications and add to your resume, it could lead to better research opportunities or professional advancements such as promotions. A promotion can help you find higher-level jobs which translate to higher salaries, longer holidays and a better benefits package from where you are employed.