Last week I posted an instagram story asking people if they had any questions about my sabbatical. Here are the ones I got together with my answers: Q: Is it easier than working? Less stress? A: I suppose it depends on how stressful your job is and how you usually manage yourself. In my case... Continue Reading →
Week sixteen: is it a wrap yet? Reflections of my career break and next steps
Here's some of what I have done and learned in 16 weeks of career break.
Week One: A simple recount of events
A little recount of the events of my first week on a career break (volume 2).
The more I travel, the more of you I see in me.
It is Friday night in Seoul. Nine thirty-eight, to be precise. We could be out enjoying the night life of which there is plenty here, but we are both tired, and we have enjoyed the day enough already. Instead, we are back in our hotel room. I write. Luis rests. In a way, I am... Continue Reading →
2-month sabbatical. Ready? Set goals. Go!
Today was my last day of work before starting a 2-month (mini) sabbatical. It will be a little bit over sixty days, and while I am aware this is more than your average vacation, it will be 10 weeks that will go away faster than I hope. Because of this, what I want to do... Continue Reading →