Alma Rex-Ezonfade
- Alma Rex-Ezonfade took a yearlong sabbatical after years of working non-stop.
- She saved $51,300 for her sabbatical, which she spent on travel and exploring personal interests.
- Despite initial struggles, she found joy in her time off and plans on taking more sabbaticals in the future.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with 31-year-old Alma Rex-Ezonfade based in Toronto, Canada. The following has been edited for length and clarity.