How to Structure a Late-Career Sabbatical

Episode 13 of Late-Career Conversations with Fexingo explores a fresh angle for professionals over 50: the structured sabbatical. Lucas and Luna break down how a six-month unpaid leave can serve as a deliberate reset—not a pause, but a strategic move to test a second act, regain energy, or retool. They discuss the case of a 54-year-old marketing executive who negotiated a sabbatical to launch a nonprofit, and walk through the key steps: framing the proposal to your employer, setting clear goals, funding the gap, and handling the return. The conversation also covers what to do if your employer says no, including an unpaid leave or part-time bridge gig. No fluff, just a practical roadmap for taking time off without derailing your career trajectory. #LateCareerSabbatical #CareerReinvention #EncoreCareer #MidCareerPause #SabbaticalPlanning #WorkLifeBalance #CareerBreak #TransitionAt50 #SecondAct #CareerStrategy #ProfessionalGrowth #UnpaidLeave #NegotiationSkills #LucasAndLuna #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #CareersPodcast #Over50Careers Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo