Why ‘micro-retiring’ is the new workplace trend
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Would you trade spreadsheets for sheep shears? A growing number of young Singaporean workers are doing just that: opting for countryside sabbaticals in places like New Zealand, my colleague Sherlyn Sim has found. This new trend, known as ‘micro-retiring’, sees young workers prioritising life experiences over traditional career paths, challenging the notion of retirement as a distant, post-60s goal.
Sounds like a plan? Read on for tips on what you should consider before going on a ‘micro-retirement’.
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