sabbatical leave
Professor's extended break
Sabbatical leave is an extended period away from work, typically granted to academics for research, writing, or travel.
The term comes from sabbath, suggesting rest and renewal.
Universities traditionally offer sabbaticals after seven years of service: She spent her sabbatical in Florence researching Renaissance art.
The concept has spread to other professions, where companies may offer sabbaticals to prevent burnout or reward long tenure.
- researchSystematic fact-finding effort
- burnout preventionGuarding against complete exhaustion
- rejuvenationRestoration of youthful vigor
- tenureProtected employment status
- fellowshipMutual goodwill among companions
travel · grant · publication · mental clarity · eligibility · productivity boost · unpaid leave · stress relief · creativity · funding · human resources · collaboration · emotional health · work-life balance · personal growth · fresh perspective · break · contract
- benefitsadvantage, healthcare coverage, dental insurance, benefit, health screening
- employee benefitshealth insurance, pension, 401k, 401(k), retirement
- grad schooldissertation, thesis committee, doctoral program, PhD program, graduate school
- church disciplinecensure, rebuke, reprimand, admonition, formal warning
sabbatical leaveactive duty
Current military employment status
full-time employment · daily grind · active service · full-time work · working life
sabbatical leaveresignation
Voluntary relinquishment of position
retirement · termination · quitting · dismissal · layoff
sabbatical leaveburnout
Chronic occupational depletion
sick leave · medical leave · disability leave · stress leave · suspension