Vikrant Massey’s announcement about taking a hiatus from films just when he’s at the top of his game has shocked many. Others who have taken the plunge say it’s okay to pause; the best is yet to come—break ke baad. (Story by Arpika Bhosale)
Updated On: 2024-12-10 09:18 AM IST
Compiled by : Joy Manikumar
Amit Jadhav, 48, who quit a high-paying job in the human resources department of a multinational corporation after 25 years of working non-stop. “The last two years [before the break] were tough. It was not the kind of workplace where I felt productive or was treated well. The humiliation got to me and the work hours—beginning from 7 am and ending late into the night—led to burnout,” says Jadhav. (In Pic: Amit Jadhav has taken to one of this original passions of nature photography. Pic/Anurag Ahire)
In content marketer and strategist Shrishti Sugla’s case, the constant stress of the industry took a toll on her physical health, prompting her to hit the reset button. In March this year, the 31-year-old went to the doctor after months of unceasing fatigue. Her blood work was alarming. “I lacked Vitamin D, B12, iron—you name it,” says Sugla, who has been on a complete break since. (In Pic: Shrishti Sugla is on a break since March this year. Pic/Satej Shinde)
For William D’Souza, it was more about doing good. The former journalist had recently switched to corporate communication, but decided to take a break in September. “I wanted to give back to the community,” says the Nerul resident who joined The Rotary Club of Navi Mumbai, NaMastu. (In Pic: William D’Souza)
Vidhya A Thakkar, 29, had taken a break in August from her work as a book blogger. Then, with less than a month to the big day on November 17, her dreams came crashing down. “After losing my loved one, it’s been difficult to get back to work,” says Thakkar. The blogger is now taking the time to process the loss. “I am taking things one day at a time. I want to allow myself more time to heal before fully immersing myself in work again,” she says. (In pic: Vidhya A Thakkar on a break after losing her fiancé in October. Pic/Nimesh Dave)
Tushar Khese, managing partner at investment planning platform Scripbox, is the voice of financial reason for many. “Most people who decide to take a break either have a passive income or a robust investment portfolio or low financial responsibilities,” he says. “The general practice is to maintain liquid assets sufficient to cover six to nine months of expenses in addition to annual expenses like insurance premium payments,” he advises. (In Pic: Tushar Khese, managing partner, Scripbox)
