by Cady North | Nov 12, 2025 | Financial Planning, sabbatical, Saving
Burnout doesn’t just drain your energy—it can shake your sense of purpose, disrupt your routines, and even make you question your financial goals. Some of us may overspend to cope — through meal delivery, car service instead of walking, or “retail...
by Cady North | Oct 8, 2025 | Financial Planning, sabbatical
For years, sabbaticals were thought of as something reserved for professors or those with ultra-flexible jobs. The idea of taking months off to rest, reflect, or pursue personal growth felt out of reach for most of us. After all, who has the savings, employer support,...
by Cady North | Sep 18, 2025 | Book, Financial Planning, sabbatical
Q: What exactly is a sabbatical? A: It’s an extended break from paid work for weeks or months (not just a vacation), intended for rest, renewal, creativity, exploring what’s next in life, or even trying something new. North Financial Advisors Q: Why might someone want...
by Cady North | Sep 7, 2023 | Book, sabbatical
We need sabbaticals because the nature of work is changing. We’re far removed from a time when you work for the same organization for 35 or 40 years and then retire. It’s now common to have almost 5 jobs before the age of 35 according to Bureau of Labor Statistics...
by Cady North | Mar 9, 2022 | Financial Planning, sabbatical, Saving
My spouse has been on sabbatical for 6 months. He’s a software developer and most recently worked at a biotech company. Burnout took hold after working long hours for more than two years on blood testing products during the COVID crisis. So I encouraged him to...
by Cady North | Aug 3, 2021 | Financial Planning, sabbatical
With many businesses asking employees to return to the office this fall (if they haven’t already) lots of us are asking the question — how can I continue working from home? If you’ve hit a dead end with your employer over negotiating return-to-work...
