Whether it's a mini-sabbatical or an adult gap year, more people are taking extended work breaks

The idea of taking more than a two-week vacation from work to recover from burnout or rethink life is slowly gaining supporters in the United States. Extended career breaks go by many names. Mini-sabbaticals. Adult gap years. Micro-retirement. They may involve using the time between jobs for a reset, taking an employer-approved leave or saving up for a monthslong pause or adventure. While not everyone can go months without a paycheck, sabbatical experts say that stepping back from a job to rest, travel or try something new may not cost as much as expected. Housesitting, staying with friends and doing volunteer work in exchange for food and housing are some budgeting strategies.