A Mini Career Break

Learn about taking a short career break, including how to plan it financially, discuss it with your employer, and return to work afterwards.

Benefits for your Employer
You might not think that by leaving work for a month you're actually doing your employer a favour, but you are. People who take mini career breaks often come...
Educational Mini Career Breaks
Going off on a mini career break for one month or less can be a fantastic way to gain a new skill. For the many people who fancy learning something new on th...
Financing a Mini Career Break
Going on a mini career break can be fraught with insecurity, and having sufficient funds is all too often the decisive factor. Even if you are lucky enough t...
Getting Time Off for a Mini Career Break
Most people think of career breaks as more or less long-term, lasting anywhere from six months to several years. But mini career breaks, which last up to a m...
I Took a Career Break From My Stressful Job: A Case Study
Wendy Harper describes herself as one of those people who never had time to herself. “I went straight from university to work, and straight from uni into m...
Mini Career Break vs a Short Holiday
It's tempting to look upon a mini career break, lasting up to one month, as an extended holiday. But those who get the most out of taking time off are those...
My Mini Career Break: A Case Study
Media and communications executive Heather Carswell, 29, has always loved being able to travel to different parts of the world. So it's no surprise that when...
Organising a Mini Career Break
Going on a career break for anywhere up to one month is a lot easier than planning an average career break, which usually lasts from six months to a year. Yo...
Researching a Mini Career Break
Planning a mini career break can be a bit tricky. As they last for only one month or less, you need to ensure your plans meet all your dreams and expectation...
What to Do on a Mini Career Break
If you are thinking about taking a mini career break, keep in mind that you will be away from your job for only one month or less. Don't expect to cram a lif...
Why a Mini Career Break?
Most of us go on holiday at least once a year, often seeking a relaxing time far removed from the hectic pace of everyday life. Whether we choose to sun ours...
Working During a Mini Career Break
Think of it as a working holiday. Doing paid work on a mini career break can provide you with a wealth of new experiences, whilst paying for the trip at the...