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Burnout cure or luxury? The rise of 'micro-retirement' in 2025.

Micro-retirement is the latest buzzword in work culture, but is it really a new concept or just a fresh label for taking time off? Once described by Tim Ferriss as “mini-retirements” in "The 4-Hour Workweek", the idea involves stepping away from your job for a few months to recharge, explore passions, or simply rest. Credits: AJC | Prelinger Archives | “The 4-Hour Work Week”/Tim Ferriss|dodgewoodall, motivationalviraltv, anaisfelt, lizwizdom, kaleslaw3/TikTok | Hallease/YouTube | SideHustles.com

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