How to Use Sabbaticals for a Late-Career Reset After 50

Lucas and Luna explore the growing trend of sabbaticals among professionals over 50. Lucas shares the story of Diane, a 58-year-old marketing director who took a six-month sabbatical and returned to a more fulfilling fractional role. They discuss how to negotiate a sabbatical with your current employer, how to structure it financially, and the surprising career advantages it can create. Lucas cites data from a 2025 Society for Human Resource Management survey showing that 12 percent of large employers now offer formal sabbatical programs, up from 8 percent in 2020. Luna challenges the idea that taking time off hurts your career, and Lucas counters with evidence that sabbaticals often lead to higher engagement and new opportunities. They also touch on the emotional hurdles of stepping away. The episode closes with a low-key reminder that listener support at buy me a coffee dot com slash fexingo keeps the show ad-free. #LateCareer #Sabbatical #CareerReset #CareerPivot #CareerOver50 #EncoreCareer #WorkLifeBalance #ProfessionalGrowth #CareerStrategy #MidlifeCareer #FractionalExecutive #Consulting #HRTrends #Careers #Business #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #LateCareerConversations Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo