The Money with Katie Show How You Can Enjoy a Mini-Retirement Every 2 Years, Without Risking Your Career
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Oct 15, 2025 
Jillian Johnsrud, an author and coach known for promoting mini-retirements, shares her insights on rejuvenating career breaks. She explains how to structure these breaks, emphasizing that they aren’t just for the wealthy. Jillian discusses the importance of practicing retirement early to combat burnout and offers tools to visualize your ideal mini-retirement. Learn how to negotiate short leaves with employers and how these breaks can surprisingly enhance your career. Explore financial tips for making these adventures possible!
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Peru Trip On A Small Income
- Jillian recounts a young medical office receptionist who traveled for a month in Peru on a modest income.
- She shows mini-retirements can be affordable with planning, points, and small side gigs.
Build A Positive, Specific Story
- Craft a positive, specific, and one-time narrative to explain your mini-retirement to employers and peers.
- Present logistical solutions alongside the request to ease employer concerns.
Use A Heads-Up Email And Solutions
- Send a short 'heads up' email before requesting leave to move the conversation toward collaborative problem-solving.
- Bring anticipated challenges plus concrete solutions to the meeting to reduce employer friction.
