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Sabbatical: Tips on how to take a break from everyday work

Many people want a break from their job. In order for the sabbatical to go smoothly, however, good preparation is required.

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Berlin Are you also thinking about clearing your desk for a while – to travel or to devote yourself to a project that you don’t have time for in everyday life? Then this guide can be of help.

A sabbatical or sabbatical year is a time-limited release from work – with or without continued payment of wages. And the model is popular: According to a representative study by the Xing careers network, one in ten employees in Germany has already taken a sabbatical, and one in five is toying with the idea.

The Handelsblatt had two specialist lawyers for labor law answer the most important questions about sabbaticals. How do you place your project with the boss? Which sabbatical model suits you? What options are there for getting through with the wish, even if the employer is reluctant? And what if you want to end your sabbatical early? You can read the answers to the eleven most important questions here.

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