Will Firm Mind Gap?

May 11 2008 Dr. Jobs

Career Clinic

Q I LOVE my job but have been getting itchy feet. I want to take six months off to travel the world but how do I ask? - Dave, Edinburgh.

A EMPLOYERS are becoming more open to the idea of sabbaticals where staff take unpaid leave for a number of months before returning to work. If you explain your case clearly and show them it may be of benefit to both parties, you could get your wish.