I was recently laid off from my position as a director at a major consulting firm, where I had worked for the past two years. As I approach 40, I’ve been reflecting on my 15 years in the corporate world and feel that this might be the perfect opportunity to take a step back. Instead of jumping straight into another job, I’m considering taking a sabbatical to reset and reflect on my career. I’m reaching out to see if anyone else has taken a similar path around this age. What did you do during your time off? What experiences were the most beneficial, and what would you recommend avoiding?