The Waves: The Case For Taking A Sabbatical

Published: Oct. 12, 2023, 7 a.m.

b"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"