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So Far, So Great: An Update on Deloitte’s Sabbatical Program
In June 2009, Deloitte reported that the company had received seven applications, one approved, and lots of interest. That was a nice beginning for what was to come. So far, 50 employees have gone on sabbatical!
Plotting My First Sabbatical
I suppose I was planning my first sabbatical before I even started my career. In fact, I’m sure I was already heading in that direction before even graduating college!
I became hooked on long-term travel after backpacking in Europe and studying in London while at Syracuse University. After that experience, it was easy to decide to [...]
Stretch your Sabbatical Idea: Daughters Inspire This Boomer’s Trip-of-a-Lifetime
While more than enough good ideas for your upcoming sabbatical may exist, finding the “best” experience is critical. Given career ambitions, should you consider a global leadership experience or is this the time for personal rejuvenation? Is including family a good idea? Or this time, perhaps not?
Part of finding “your best” sabbatical can be to take an [...]
First few days in Africa
“What is your vision?” A soft voice from behind me asked.
I turned around. Tribe was standing in the doorway to the classroom we’d just left where we taught the students about the power of differentiation when launching social ventures. During class Tribe only spoke when he was called upon and even then he was barely [...]
Panama Cruise – Photo Essay
I am back! Jamaica, Costa Rica, Colombia, and Panama. Of all places, never did I imagine that I would be in Colombia.
Starting out – This cruise adventure started in Ft. Lauderdale, making the first stop in Jamaica. Here, we had the opportunity to really talk to the locals and get an understanding of their lives. [...]
Frankfurt Foilage
Here in the south, or at least southeast Texas, we hardly get to see a distinct change of colors when seasons change. So, you can imagine my thrill when I saw all the wonderful bright oranges and reds flowing over the landscape of Frankfurt, Germany. This surely put me in the mood for fall and a [...]
How to Prepare for Leaving Work: Insights From An Accountant’s Second Sabbatical
Upon returning to work after his second paid sabbatical, Plante & Moran partner Doug Wiescinski only had to reply to about 20 emails and no voice mails. He had been completely disconnected from work for four weeks.
Re-entry took “no more than a day or two” before being up to speed. His work coverage plan allowed [...]
Ancient Empires Cruise – Incredible!!
WOW!!! We really got a great deal on the beautiful brand new Celebrity Equinox cruise ship. Thank you Aunt Thelma.
The Journey Begins…
We landed in Rome and quickly found the train route that would take us to the port city of Civitavecchia. From there, we boarded the ship for a 12 relaxing days around the Mediterranean Sea. The days were filled [...]
Cabo Update (finally)
I am sitting here thinking about the crystal blue waters of the Sea of Cortez. So very relaxing!! Cabo really was a great luxurious getaway. I stayed at the beautiful Riu Palace and one thing for sure – the food was AWESOME! I couldn’t stop eating and didn’t want to either. This trip was a [...]