Micro-retirements are gaining traction in Europe. Micro-retirements are gaining traction as young workers take intentional, extended career breaks lasting anywhere from a few months to over a year. Unlike traditional sabbaticals, these trips are self-funded with no guaranteed return to an existing job, and often paired with freelance or remote work while figuring out the next move. (So, not a retirement at all.) According to recruitment platform Joveo, 10% of European workers were considering micro-retirement by mid-2025. Some say it’s because standard professional growth isn’t so much a priority as life experience. With goals homeownership feeling out of reach, many are deciding to make memories now, rather than save for later. Top destinations include affordable, digitally-connected cities like Lisbon, Bangkok, Budapest, and Tashkent—places where savings stretch further and the pace is slower. (Euronews)
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