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Burnt-out workers are considering 'micro-retirement.' Here's what it is and how to do it successfully.

Micro-retirements could help avoid burnout.Thomas Barwick/Getty ImagesA micro-retirement is a new way for young workers to achieve a work-life balance.It involves taking a significant career break to combat burnout or pursue personal passions.Financial planning and clear goals are crucial for a successful micro-retirement experience."Quiet vacationing" had its moment. "Lazy girl jobs" came and went.The latest workplace buzzword — "micro-retirement" — reflects another shift toward work-life balance among young people.Similar to a sabbatical, a micro-retirement (also known as a mini-retirement) is when a worker takes a significant break from their career that could last a couple of months or even years.Jes Osrow, cofounder of HR consultancy The Rise Journey, told Business Insider that micro-retirement is a "flexible concept that varies depending on who you ask."For some, Osrow said, it's an opportunity to combat burnout and pursue "personal passions" outside the office.

 

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