- A career break is a prolonged absence from work taken by an individual under terms and conditions agreed upon with their employer. A worker may choose to take a career sabbatical for a variety of reasons, including family, health, personal, professional, pursuing a passion, preserving work-life balance, pursuing further education, etc. A career hiatus, sometimes referred to as a “adult gap year,” has grown in popularity in the modern era as workers place a higher priority on their personal lives. Every business has a different policy about career breaks. Sabbatical is a phrase that is associated to a career hiatus. A 12-month sabbatical is possible.
