Episode 5 of 6
The Sabbatical Math
Andy is burned out. He wants 6 months off. His manager says no. A competing offer gives him a 3-month paid sabbatical. What does the financial model say about the career gap?
Key Insight
A 3-month paid sabbatical at 60% salary costs Andy $15,600 in lost income. But the competing offer's base is $212k vs. his current $195k — the $17k raise recoups the sabbatical cost in 11 months.
Model This Scenario
Starting with numbers similar to Andy's situation — adjust any input to make it yours.