Career break request letter

Career break request [Delete this line]

[Company name]

[Sender address]

[date]

[Recipient name]

[Recipient address]

Dear [Recipient first name],

I am writing to request a career break from my employment with [Company Name]. I have been with the company for [number of years] and have greatly appreciated the opportunities and support provided by the organization during my time here. However, I feel that I would benefit from taking some time away from work to pursue other interests and goals.

I am requesting a career break from [Start Date] to [End Date]. During this period, I would not be able to perform any work for the company, and I understand that I would not receive any pay or benefits during this time. I am committed to returning to my role on a full-time basis at the end of the career break, subject to the availability of the position.

I have carefully considered the impact that this career break may have on my colleagues and the company, and I have made arrangements to ensure that my workload will be covered in my absence. I will complete all outstanding projects and handover my responsibilities to my colleagues before my departure.

I believe that taking a career break will allow me to recharge, refocus and develop new skills and experiences that will benefit both myself and the company upon my return. I appreciate your support in considering this request and I look forward to discussing it further with you.

Thank you for your understanding.

Yours [faithfully | sincerely],

[Sender name]

[Sender job title]

[Sender telephone]
[Sender email]