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Sabbatical saviour: Tips on how to break away from the cubicle
You're sailing on a sleek yacht in the Bahamas or sipping a chilled Prosecco in a Roman cafe. But, wait -- what's that annoying flicker? Oh, it's just the fluorescent light above your desk. Ignore the naysayers -- there is life beyond the cubicle. Here's a guide on how to set yourself free.
By Nicolette Linton, Sandy Cordeiro & Jessica Green
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The perfect pitch
"Recommend someone for your position or advise on how your job can be restructured," says Moses.
"Show appreciation for your job and company."
"Demonstrate what your company will get out of giving you a sabbatical."
"Convince your employer that you can be a great role model of work/life balance and that you'll come back rejuvenated."
Ann Vanderhoof, writer, editor and author of An Embarrassment of Mangoes: A Caribbean Interlude
THE SABBATICAL
Two years sailing around the Caribbean "After 10 years of working together at Cottage Life-my husband was the founding art director, and I was the editor -- we found that work had become all-consuming," says Vanderhoof, "so we rented out our house and sailed south."
HIGH POINTS:
"Exploring the flora and fauna, traditions, music, folklore and food of the islands -- and meeting people along the way."
"Having time for each other and allowing the sides of ourselves that we like best to flourish."
"Developing a closeness and trust that I know many couples yearn for."
"Learning to slow down and give life time to unfold instead of running each day according to a battle plan."
Next in the ELLE Escape series: How to break away from your relationships. Find out here!
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