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[kirinqueen]

When do I get to take a sabbatical to travel the world and draw, paint, and knit? I've been doing the same job for almost seven years, which is awesome, but that also means I haven't had more than two weeks together away from my job in seven years. Ew. Of course a sabbatical is not the priority right now, so that's really a rhetorical question.

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[valdelane]

Which destinations are at the top of your list for sabbatical?

[kirinqueen]

Western Europe mostly. I'd like to return to: Edinburgh, Ireland, Yorkshire, Paris, Berlin. I'd like to finally get to the southern parts of England--particularly London and Cornwall. I'd also like to spend some proper time in the eastern U.S., spend more than a couple of days in New York City, ramble around New England during wool fest season a bit, that sort of thing.

[valdelane]

That sounds lovely!

[zare_k]

7 years seems like such a long time-- although when I originally envisioned my career, I don't think I expected to move around as much as I have. I suppose employment stability vs. fluidity is one of those "grass is greener" areas. One of my old managers took a month-long leave of absence for travel once, but a month is a very short sabbatical... and as you say, not really your top priority right now anyway.

[dionysia]

Is your work portable? Could you take, if not a sabbatical, at least a location holiday when other concerns aren't pressing?

[kirinqueen]

I have to call in for meetings nearly daily, which basically forces staying within about three timezones either side of California. I also may be restricted on leaving the country with work stuff because of HIPAA type liability.