Taking a career break

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Just wondering if anyone has done this before?

I’ve been working in IT for 20 years now and I’m kinda burnt out – considering taking some time out, getting a few certs and regrouping for the next job wherever that is.

 

Not done it but would love to. I’ve worked in IT since 1999, the years rocket by dont they. At VMware they give us a week off per year to do charity work. If we do the full week they give us £700 ish to donate. I do mine every year because I enjoy it but also I get to do something that’s nothing to do with IT. I’ve worked in a food bank (hard graft, I’ll never be a shelf stacker), and a hospice warehouse. Loved it

Only a week per year but I think my advice would be to take a shorter sabbatical maybe. See if you like it. You’d definitely need to fill some of your time or you’d get bored I think. Studies would be great. Time to think. Maybe some charity work to make you feel good. Still doing less hours than work. Maybe 20 a week

 

Good move that. Its good to earn good money but there's more to life isn't there

 

Oh the other thing you could consider is asking work for a sabbatical, so you have a job to come back to. Some will do that as they save on their wage bill for a while

 

Thanks guys – some good feedback there.

Only been in my new job less than a year so a sabbatical probably isn’t an option. Will assess in the next few months and make a decision.