Whether you want to ask your employer for an extended leave or simply walk away from work for a period of time, here's what the experts say to do.Katherine Ullman took an online drawing class while on sabbatical in Colombia.
Once you make the request, follow through. Check with human resources or whatever next step may have been decided during the meeting. Start an email chain, noting what was discussed and ask any follow up questions, she said."That is an opportunity to pause and look at the big picture and see if this company is really the right fit for you," Salemi said.Quitting was the best option for 35-year-old Mohit Bhasin, even though his employer, Google, had an unpaid leave policy.
To be sure, you should be financially ready to step away from work, even if it is a shorter period of time in between jobs.