Micro-retirement is a new trend among Gen Z career professionals, involving one to two-week breaks taken every 12 to 18 months to avoid burnout. This phenomenon allows for greater fulfillment and enhances well-being. Surveys show that 10% of workers are considering micro-retirements, and 75% believe employers should provide related policies. These breaks are different from traditional PTO as they are intentional and unpaid. Micro-retirements can include quitting jobs temporarily, negotiating unpaid time off with employers, or business owners taking breaks from their businesses.
The idea is to take frequent and longer breaks from work during your career. These breaks are not your standard PTO—they're intentional, unpaid time to rest and recharge.
Micro-retirements can look like quitting a job and finding a new job when you're ready to work again, or setting up a plan with your employer that allows you to take unpaid frequent work breaks.
According to a survey from Side Hustles, 10% of workers are considering taking a micro-retirement and 75% thought employers should offer micro-retirement policies such as unpaid sabbaticals.
Joshua Charles, a Gen Z business owner, rewards himself with travel during his micro-retirement breaks, which he considers a full-time break from work.
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