Want to travel and enjoy life NOW? Why many young professionals are opting for micro-retirement as new career goal
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Understanding Micro-Retirement: A New Approach To Career Planning
The idea of micro-retirement is not a recent innovation. Its roots can be traced back to 2007 when Timothy Ferriss introduced the concept in his book The 4-Hour Workweek. However, in recent years, it has regained traction, largely due to social media platforms where individuals share experiences of extended breaks spent traveling, exploring passions, or simply decompressing from work-related stress.
A significant shift in workforce mentality is being led by Gen Z professionals, who emphasize maintaining a balanced lifestyle over the traditional career trajectory. According to Forbes, this generational change is reshaping workplace norms, as Gen Z employees were predicted to surpass Baby Boomers in the American workforce last year. At the same time, about 13% of retired individuals are expected to rejoin the workforce by 2025, contributing to a movement referred to as «The Great Retiree Return.» Against this backdrop, younger workers are embracing «micro-retirement»—a practice of interspersing their careers with intentional breaks instead of waiting until the conventional retirement age.
Unlike conventional sabbaticals, which are typically sanctioned by employers and come with job security, micro-retirement is a deliberate lifestyle choice. Those
