# 99. Should You Take A Sabbatical or Keep Working to FI?

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Published: 2026-04-02T09:09:52+00:00
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## Resource

If you’re unsure wether to take that extended break from work or to continue working until you get to FI, this episode may be for you. On this episode I’ll be looking at 3 popular barriers or concerns that arise when thinking about taking a sabbatical (or career break or mini-retirement). I’ll also provide my views on how to tackle these barriers if a sabbatical is something you’ve been yearning to do for a while now. Related Episodes: Ep. 33 The Power of a Sabbatical - with Sabbatical Coach Lyndall Farley - Link Ep. 40 Transformative Life Breaks & Sabbaticals - with Career break Expert Katrina Mcghee - Link Firespark Retreat (Australia): Link below for more info: https://www.facebook.com/FIRESPARKRetreat/ Freedom Before FI Links: Free Guides: Download the free ‘Freedom Ideas’ Cheat Sheet and the free ‘Find Your Purpose’ worksheet at: https://freedombeforefi.com/free-guides/ Website: Check out our resources and services at www.freedombeforefi.com Email: If you want to connect, send me a note at greg@freedombeforefi.com Instagram: or send a DM at Instagram Link Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@FreedomBeforeFI Linktree (all links) : https://linktr.ee/freedombeforefi Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice

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