Career Break Savings Planner (UK)

If you're preparing for a sabbatical or career break, knowing your savings runway helps you decide when to leave and how long you can stay off work.

Build a realistic plan

• Start with baseline monthly spending
• Add known one-off costs (travel, training, relocation)
• Include any temporary or part-time income
• Keep an emergency buffer you do not spend

Use scenarios before deciding

Try a conservative case (higher spending, lower income) and a best case. Plan around the conservative result so you have flexibility if things change.

Plan your career break runway