Afford Anything · Tuesday, September 8, 2026
A listener named Jamie is contemplating a family gap year but is hesitant because she loves her job as a PA and doesn't believe it will be available upon her return. She has substantial savings and a good income, leading the hosts to believe the financial aspect is manageable.
“I'd like to know if it would be financially reasonable to take a sabbat- to take a sabbatical for a family gap year and how close you think we are to Coasta Fi, since I would feel better about the sabbatical if my retirement is mostly secured.”
“My biggest hangup is that I love my job and I don't think it'll be available when I return.”
“So to me, this is not a money management question. It is a what do you want the next year or two of your life to look like question.”