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Not in the US it’s not. You can quit and take some time between jobs or do contract work but I have only ever heard of one company that gave paid sabbaticals (Charles Schwab) and I don’t think even they do it anymore.
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That’s a valuable insight. It would be great to see sabbatical leave gain more recognition across the labour force. Thanks for the feedback.
I haven’t worked anywhere that offers sabbaticals, and I don’t think they’re very common. That said, it would be amazing to work somewhere that did.
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Same here, I haven’t. It came up in a virtual meeting with friends in Europe, and I thought it would be great if it were obtainable here too. Thanks for your thoughts.
Not common in my experience. I only know of a handful of companies that offer them. And to qualify for one, you typically have to put in at least 5 years with the company, if not more.
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I’ve had friends who’ve contributed professionally to their companies for over five years, yet sabbaticals were never discussed. Are there other criteria required to qualify for one? Thanks for the feedback
Bank of America has a sabbatical program starting at yr 15 of service. You are allowed to take two in your tenure. You get to decide to take it or not to take. There are some guidelines. You get full pay but your annual incentive is doc’d for the year you take your sabbatical - they started this about 3 yrs ago. It’s an amazing perk!
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Fifteen years is remarkable. Do universities also provide sabbatical opportunities, both for academic and administrative staff?
Adobe offers a 5 month sabbatical after 5 years
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Thanks for the feedback
If you go into the ministry you can get a sabbatical
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Hard so too . How long does it normally take to meet the requirements for a sabbatical? Thanks for the feedback
Sabbaticals are definitely more of a European standard, and it’s a shame they aren't as common in the US yet. However, don't let the 'official' policy stop you. If you’ve built up strong results and have a good relationship with leadership, there’s usually room to negotiate a custom arrangement.
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Thanks , That’s a helpful perspective. I’ve noticed the European market tends to normalize sabbaticals more structurally, whereas in the US it feels more discretionary. I agree that performance and credibility likely play a big role in whether leaders are open to a custom arrangement. If you’ve successfully negotiated one outside of formal policy, was it framed more as retention, burnout prevention, or long-term career development?
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Most companies who do participate in it require 5 years of service. However, I know this benefit has been dropped from several organizations over the last few years.
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That aligns with what I’ve seen as well. The five-year milestone seems to be the most common threshold, when it exists at all. It’s interesting that some organizations are scaling it back, especially with the increased focus on well-being and retention. Do you think it’s being replaced with more flexible PTO models, or just phased out entirely in most cases?