The Power of the Long-Game: Rhonda Daisy’s Winter Sabbatical
Making Time for Fun, Family, and Fresh Perspectives
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that median employee tenure is just shy of 4 years.
We’re interested in what happens when you triple that. While many modern workplaces are transactional—exchanging paychecks for tasks—we believe in the power of the long game when we focus on people as human beings, not human doings.
Most perks are mere “appetizer benefits” meant to be consumed on day one or tide people over. Our 10-year sabbatical is different; it’s a four-week, 100% paid investment in the people who have spent a decade shaping our culture. We believe the greatest rewards aren’t found at the start of the journey, but in the persistence of staying with it.
As one of our team members recently shared after summitting the world’s second-highest mountain: “As I go on these adventures, I’m finding it isn’t reaching the summit or the end that is the best part. It’s the people I find myself on the journey with.”
A Meaningful Reset
Our core value of “Make Time for Fun and Family” is a commitment that grows with your career and life. While short-term perks offer quick bursts of fun, the 10-year sabbatical represents a profound philosophical shift. It moves beyond standard “time off” to honor a decade of high-level engagement. By investing in this long-term reset, we acknowledge that for our people to be their best selves, they need the space to prioritize what fuels them outside of work.
Unplugging to Make Memories
After a decade of contributing to Clickstop’s Shared Marketing team, Rhonda Daisy recently traded Amazon performance metrics for memories. She fully “unplugged” to focus on her happy place: the ocean in Galveston, Texas, and quality time with her family. Her four weeks were filled with “firsts” and “snuggles,” from watching her daughters “kick butt” at gymnastics and state dance competitions to baking holiday treats and caring for her Great Dane, who was diagnosed with bone cancer.
For Rhonda, the impact was immediate. “Clickstop trusts its employee-owners with a level of autonomy that is unmatched,” she shared. Stepping away wasn’t a source of stress but a moment of clarity. By removing the daily “doing,” she was able to lean into the “being”—focusing entirely on the friends, family, and moments that matter most.
More than a Vacation
While many Clickstoppers do travel during their time away, a sabbatical is more than a vacation. It’s actually a strategic “stress test” for the business. Rhonda built sustainability by being intentionally proactive, creating process documentation and tutorial videos months in advance. This didn’t just prepare the team for her absence; it created a growth vacuum where multiple teammates could step up and learn new skills. This cross-training ensures that no one is a “single point of failure” and that the business remains agile. As Rhonda noted, “Honestly, it was easy to step away for 4 weeks, because of the amazing team I have around me. I knew things would be taken care of while I was out, which made it much easier for me to be able to enjoy my time off.”
The sabbatical is the ultimate reflection of our mission: providing opportunity for those who seek it. As Rhonda puts it, “We work hard, so we can play hard too.” If you’re looking for a career that offers the flexibility to thrive both in your role and in your life, consider joining our team.