Taking an Adult Gap Year
In the video segment on PIX11 titled “Gap Year From Work”, Carl Gould discusses the increasing movement among adults to take a structured break from their careers — what he terms the “adult gap year”. He explains how, in today’s workforce, taking a significant hiatus from work is no longer reserved for post‑college travel, but is being embraced by professionals seeking personal renewal, skill expansion or strategic pause. Carl outlines both the potential benefits (refreshing perspective, avoiding burnout, exploring new interests) and the risks (career disruption, financial burden, reintegration challenges). He frames the adult gap year as a thoughtful decision — one that requires planning, clarity of purpose, and a bridge back into professional life. This commentary appears on his media page under the title “Taking an Adult Gap Year”.