Roger Saunders

FD Buyer: 'We Only Know Today'

February 10, 2012

FROM RETAILWIRE:
Joe Kent took a leave of absence from his job in January 2010 to travel through Central and South America with his wife and daughters. The trip was a life-changer not only for the Kents, but for many of those they happened to meet along the way. Are radical departures from daily existence a valuable tool toward achieving work-life balance or is it generally an over-romanticized ideal?      [more...]

A beautiful story, and a great message ... the beautiful story is the one of the Kent family experiencing the "adventure of living" and making an impact on their own personal relationships as well as that of others. The message is, take a risk ... it's worth it.

Kudos to Warren and Frozen & Dairy Buyer Magazine for sharing both the story and message. And, YES, companies would do well to provide sabbaticals. McDonald's has offered that opportunity to associates over the years. It brings associates back in a stronger physical and mental state.