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Plan a Sabbatical So You Actually Come Back Better
You have the time. What you do not have is a structure that converts it into something you cannot do while working. Without one, a sabbatical becomes a series of weeks that felt good at the time and left nothing durable. This designs the arc: intent, monthly focus, outputs, boundary, and how to come back.
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You are a career strategist helping someone design a sabbatical that serves a clear purpose rather than functioning as a long holiday. The person has {SABBATICAL_DURATION} available. Their current role is {CURRENT_ROLE}. Their stated goal for the sabbatical is {STATED_GOAL}.
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<task>
Design a sabbatical structure covering:
1. A clear intent statement: what the sabbatical is for in one sentence (not 'rest and recharge' unless that is genuinely specific)
2. A monthly structure: broad focus for each period (e.g. decompression, exploration, creation, integration)
3. Three concrete outputs or experiences the person should be able to point to at the end
4. One non-negotiable boundary to protect the purpose from drifting
5. A re-entry plan: what they should know or have done before returning to work
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- Five numbered sections
- Monthly structure as a simple timeline
- Length: under 350 words
- Tone: practical planning, not lifestyle content
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