Micro-retirement
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 Alternative form of microretirement. alt-of, alternative, countable, uncountable
"Gen Z is using micro-retirement to avoid burnout, find greater fulfillment in their work, and enhance their overall well-being. However, it’s not just Gen-Z: 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. […] Charles currently takes work breaks every six months for two weeks at a time, and said he heard about micro-retirements from a friend."
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More examples"Gen Z is using micro-retirement to avoid burnout, find greater fulfillment in their work, and enhance their overall well-being. However, it’s not just Gen-Z: 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. […] Charles currently takes work breaks every six months for two weeks at a time, and said he heard about micro-retirements from a friend."
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