More young workers are taking long breaks from their jobs instead of waiting for retirement. They call it micro-retirement, and it’s changing how people think about work and rest. Recent workplace surveys reveal growing stress levels at work. In 2024, stress forced one in five UK workers to take time off, causing 16 million missed work days. Young workers saw this and started looking for better ways to work. “I’ve never felt healthier. I’ve never felt more rested,” says Anaïs Felt, who left her office job six months ago. But she points out she saved money first and paid off … Continue reading Gen Z’s ‘Micro-Retirement’ Trend: Early Career Breaks Redefine Work-Life Balance