{"id":15791,"date":"2023-09-12T10:00:51","date_gmt":"2023-09-12T09:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/careeradvice\/?p=15791"},"modified":"2025-06-19T11:59:21","modified_gmt":"2025-06-19T10:59:21","slug":"ask-for-a-career-break","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/careeradvice\/ask-for-a-career-break\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Ask for a Career Break"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":170,"featured_media":15798,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[9141,188],"tags":[9106,9147],"class_list":["post-15791","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-developing-charity-career","category-work-life-balance","tag-flexible-working","tag-mental-health-and-wellbeing"],"acf":{"job_search_bottom_form":false,"image":15798,"background":15798,"excerpt":"Have you been thinking about taking an extended break from work? There could be a way to do this without having to quit your job. Here's what you need to know before you consider asking for a career break at work. ","contenttypes":[{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"","content":"There are many reasons why you might consider asking for a career break, from seeing more of the world to gaining qualifications. You might think it seems a bit far-fetched that your organisation would agree to let you take extended time off. However, there are many potential benefits of career breaks for charities, too.\r\n\r\nHere\u2019s what you need to know if you\u2019re considering taking an extended break from your job."},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"Why do you want to take a career break?","content":"<h2><strong>Why do you want to take a career break?<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nBefore asking for a career break, make sure the reasons why you want to take one are clear and that you know what you\u2019d do with the time off.\r\n\r\nHow likely is it that you\u2019ll still want to work in the same role and charity once you return? If one of the reasons for your career break is because you\u2019re feeling stagnant in your current role, think about how likely it is that this will change when you return.\r\n\r\nIt\u2019d be great if we could take career breaks without having to explain the reason. However, you might have to be realistic about the kind of break that\u2019s likely to be approved. If it won\u2019t have tangible benefits for the organisation, it\u2019ll be more difficult to convince your manager that it\u2019s worthwhile.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"What are the risks of asking for a career break?","content":"<h2><strong>What are the risks of asking for a career break?<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nUnfortunately, your organisation is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/career-breaks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">under no legal obligation<\/a> to give you back your job when you return. The longer your career break goes on for, the more of a risk this is. You also won\u2019t get paid during your break, and you won\u2019t receive pension contributions. Make sure you do the maths before asking for a career break to figure out if you can afford the costs that it will entail.\r\n\r\nDepending on how long you\u2019re gone for, things could have moved on in your organisation or in the industry in the time that you\u2019re away. This means that it might take you a while to get back into the flow of things when you return, and you could be slowing down your chances of getting a promotion as a result.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-14094\" src=\"https:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/careeradvice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/GettyImages-1279579759-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Close up of an adult woman working on a laptop and gazing out of the window. Asking for a career break.\" width=\"906\" height=\"604\" \/>"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"How do you ask for a career break?","content":"<h2><strong>How do you ask for a career break?<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nNow that you know why you\u2019re asking for a career break, you can start thinking about how to approach this with your employer.\r\n\r\nHere\u2019s how you can ask for a career break in the most effective way.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"1. Find out if there\u2019s an existing policy","content":"<h3><strong>1. <\/strong><strong>Find out if there\u2019s an existing policy<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nSome organisations already have policies that address career breaks. This can include in what circumstances they\u2019ll be allowed and how long they can last. You might be able to find this information in your contract or in your employee handbook. If not, this is something you can ask your manager or HR department.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"2. Think about your impact on the organisation","content":"<h3>2. Think about your impact on the organisation<\/h3>\r\nBuild a positive relationship with your manager and work colleagues and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/careeradvice\/create-presence-at-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">make sure your contributions at work are seen<\/a> and acknowledged. Take up any opportunities to be trained by work colleagues on their areas of expertise. If you have valuable organisation-specific knowledge, and your managers can see that you\u2019re a hard worker, they\u2019ll be more compelled to accept your career break rather than lose your talent."},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"3. Give plenty of notice","content":"<h3><strong>3. <\/strong><strong>Give plenty of notice<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nYou don\u2019t want your request to come as too much of a surprise. Ideally, your manager would already be aware of the reasons why you\u2019d like to take a career break before you ask. For example, you might have discussed with them that you\u2019re looking for more opportunities to gain skills or experience in different areas, or that you want to develop a more global mindset.\r\n\r\nWhen discussing something like taking a career break, timing is key. It\u2019s best to ask during a performance review or a one-to-one, where you\u2019ll already be talking about your career development. Make sure you choose a time that isn\u2019t too stressful for your manager or for the organisation.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"4. Highlight what the charity stands to gain","content":"<h3><strong>4. <\/strong><strong>Highlight what the charity stands to gain<\/strong><\/h3>\r\nOne of the main things that will come to mind for your manager when you ask for a career break is the impact it could have on the organisation. Especially at a charity, they\u2019ll be very aware of budget constraints and the costs involved in training colleagues to cover your role or hiring someone to cover for you. It involves a lot more organisation and admin for them that they could probably do without.\r\n\r\nYour career break is much more likely to be approved if you can show how it will positively impact the organisation. If you\u2019re looking to spend your time volunteering, will you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/careeradvice\/how-to-upskill-yourself-for-a-charity-leadership-role\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">gain leadership skills<\/a>? Or maybe you\u2019ll gain qualifications while you\u2019re away that will help you in your job when you return. Focusing on the skills you\u2019ll gain is particularly important at a charity since they\u2019re less likely to have the budget for training you themselves.\r\n\r\nYou could also highlight how taking a career break will benefit you mentally. Employees who report having more job satisfaction are more engaged at work and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/341656571_Employees%27_Job_Satisfaction_and_their_Work_Performance_as_Elements_Influencing_Work_Safety\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">perform better in their role<\/a>. If you\u2019ve been given the opportunity to grow professionally and personally, you\u2019ll feel more motivated and eager to get back to work when you return.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-10512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/careeradvice\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/happy-and-selfconfident-mental-wellbeing-300x193.jpg\" alt=\"what would make you happier at work?\" width=\"892\" height=\"574\" \/>"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"What if they don\u2019t agree?","content":"<h2><strong>What if they don\u2019t agree?<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nDespite your best efforts, your organisation might decide not to accept your request for a career break. If this happens, try to find out what the reasoning behind their decision is. There could still be a compromise that would suit both you and the charity. For example, they might be willing to accept your career break if it\u2019s for a shorter period of time.\r\n\r\nAlternatively, could you still achieve some of your goals by decreasing your hours or by working remotely? Greater flexibility could give you the room to travel or pursue things outside of work without needing to stop completely.\r\n\r\nIf no compromise can be reached, you might need to decide whether your current position is meeting your needs. Really evaluate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/careeradvice\/how-to-be-happier-at-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">how happy you are<\/a> in your job. If you feel that the organisation isn\u2019t a good match for your lifestyle, then it could be time to move on.\r\n\r\nThere are plenty of brilliant charities hiring on our website right now \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/jobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">take a look at some of the roles on offer.<\/a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;"}],"keyword":"","related_articles":[{"article":14464},{"article":13381},{"article":7312}]},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v28.6 (Yoast SEO v28.6) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How to Ask for a Career Break - CharityJob Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Have you been considering asking for a career break? 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