On this week\u2019s episode of The Waves: the case for taking a sabbatical.\xa0\nHost TK Dutes speaks with author and former television writer Patty Lin on her latest book End Credits: How I Broke Up With Hollywood. Lin worked in some of the most notable writers' rooms like Friends, Freaks and Geeks, Desperate Housewives and Breaking Bad. But when she hit a breaking point, she made a big change and stopped working for an entire year. After that? Her relationship with work\u2013and everything else\u2013transformed.\nIn Slate Plus: Patty Lin on how her closest relationships changed after going on sabbatical\nIf you liked this episode, check out: Female CEOs Can\u2019t Save Us\nPodcast production by Vic Whitley-Berry with editorial oversight by Daisy Rosario and Alicia Montgomery.\nSend your comments and recommendations on what to cover to thewaves@slate.com.\nIf you enjoy this show, please consider signing up for Slate Plus. Slate Plus members get an ad-free experience across the network and exclusive content on many shows. Sign up now at slate.com/thewavesplus to help support our work.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices