SabbaPlanTime off at home
Noor keeps her mornings free to draw. Rent, groceries and her studio come to €1,650 a month.
12 months to the buffer
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How long can I take a sabbatical?
What if you take another month off, or work one day a week? Compare your options and see when your savings reach the buffer you want to keep.
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One sketchbook · Three possible futures
What does Noor do next?
Starting from the same bank balance, Noor sets aside €9,000 for her return. See how long each choice gives her before she reaches that buffer.
Porto by train
She packs her sketchbook for a month by the Douro. The train and a room add €1,650 to her usual budget, just once.
11 months to the buffer
Explore this plan · Porto by train Two days of work
A regular illustration job leaves five days a week free. Each month it brings in €825 after tax.
24 months to the buffer
Explore this plan · Two days of work Noor and her figures are fictional. These examples assume zero interest and inflation.
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