Micro-retirement is another emerging trend in the job market. It’s an intentional career break — often months long — taken to recharge, pick up new skills or explore personal passions. According to LinkedIn, such breaks for personal goals are up 1.4 times. Caitlin Ng looks at what’s driving this shift and how it’s reshaping the workforce.
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