How to Negotiate a Career Break Without Burning Bridges

Lucas and Luna tackle a delicate mid-career move: negotiating a career break or sabbatical without damaging your professional relationships. They walk through a real scenario — a 42-year-old marketing director at Procter & Gamble who successfully arranged a three-month unpaid leave for a family project — and break down the three-step approach: framing the ask as a business benefit, proposing a concrete coverage plan, and managing the communication timeline. The episode also covers what to do if your employer says no, and how to position the break on your resume and LinkedIn without raising red flags. Practical, specific, and grounded in real-world outcomes. #CareerBreak #CareerSabbatical #Negotiation #MidCareer #ProcterAndGamble #UnpaidLeave #WorkLifeBalance #CareerStrategy #FamilyProject #ProfessionalRelationships #ResumeTips #LinkedIn #EmployeeRetention #HR #CareerAdvice #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Careers Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo