Taking a Career Break

Students aren't the only ones taking time off. Many workers heed a higher calling and take time off work to travel, volunteer, write or just simply do something else. Now, having kids, a mortgage, and other responsibilities need not be an insurmountable obstacle in taking time off work.

Here are the opportunities available for those wishing to take time off. The pros and cons are discussed with employers and covers the practicalities and problems each worker faces. The book is filled with advice from dozens of people whose decision to take time off has led them to adventure and a greater sense of self-fulfillment.