When you leave work abruptly and do not return for several days due to sadness. Usually brought on by female coworkers.
Sarah hurt Bob’s feelings at work, so he left early for an unplanned sadness sabbatical. He will be back Monday.
by Offcefg June 15, 2023

Another way of saying, "Got fired and can't find a damn job"; almost exclusively used by Ivy League douchebags
"What's he up to?"
"His boss told him to get the hell out, so now he's on a "Writing Sabbatical" collecting unemployment.
"His boss told him to get the hell out, so now he's on a "Writing Sabbatical" collecting unemployment.
by zaxron_rhodes December 3, 2013
