Escape 101: The Four Secrets to Taking a Career Break Without Losing Your Money or Your Mind

by Dan Clements

MP3 CD Format Think you can't take a career break? Think again! Escape 101 is a road map for getting away, without sacrificing everything you have invested in your life right now. That extended time off you've always dreamed of? Escape 101 is a guide to making it a reality - a blueprint to help you travel, reflect, regenerate or just plain relax without damaging your savings, or the progress you've made in your career or business. Get expert advice on how to leave your career, job, or business for up to a year, including how Plan all of your sabbatical finances in just 30 minutes Be financially independent for a year or more Leave your job without losing career progress Take a year off without sacrificing your savings or investments Successfully pitch your sabbatical to your boss Be away from your business for extended periods of time, and still remain profitable Take a year off on a shoestring budget Make money or even get paid while you're gone Find the motivation to follow your dream of taking time off Commit to your sabbatical in small, easy steps that ensure success Take action on the critical elements of your "escape plan" Discover a 5 step financial plan that guarantees you get away Manage your money so that you have plenty when you go Leave without going broke or selling your assets Plan Your Escape Route Now!

Genres: Travel, Nonfiction

1 pages, Audio CD

First published October 15, 2007

Reviews

[Michael · Rating 5 out of 5]

There are a few authors who have done an excellent job in putting "time off" into a step-by-step action plan. Clements and Gignac fall into this category. While their way of detailed planning might not be for everyone, if you like some hand-holding, this book is for you. Escape 101 deals with mental roadblocks you face, be it financial or family/children, and how to overcome them. The book also talks at length about the benefits of taking time off and what it takes to make this period of your life successful. I like that the book is conservative when it comes to planning, both financial and otherwise. The book deals with arguments for sabbaticals and identifies them correctly as an investment in your future. It explains the many benefits of them, and gives advice on how to handle fears and anxiety. The authors, Clements and Gignac, provide good thoughts on the time after your time off as well. Overall, Escape 101 is a solid book that makes preparation for your potential time off much easier.

[Linda Slonksnes · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nice for a little inspiration. Just ok for practical advice. Some of the advice seems a bit obvious: like calculate your expenses, then divide it by the number of months until your sabbatical to start saving. It is encouraging for setting the right priorities and helpful.