Getting back to work after your sabbatical
If you are employed and take unpaid leave, you usually return to work afterwards. You will need to agree on whether this will be in the same position or subject to a change. Make a note of this in writing and remember: you can also give notice during your sabbatical. Keep in touch with your supervisors and team during your absence and make sure they hear from you on a regular basis.
If you give notice and look for a new job later on, you should be aware that you cannot apply for unemployment benefits as soon as you’re back in the country, and that it may take a while before you return to the world of work.
Give some thought to how you want to present this “gap in your CV” and be sure to update documents, such as employment references and your CV, when you are ready. A career break is no longer a red flag nowadays, but you should still try to sell your sabbatical and the new skills you’ve acquired as persuasively as possible on your CV.