Here's an article in the New York Times today about a law firm who is paying their employees $80,000 to take a year off work, and a woman who is using the year, and the money, to travel around the world. The law firm says they're quite surprised at how many people decided to take their offer.
In unrelated news - Here's an article on how to buy a Harvard Law degree by mail for $58.00. Just in case you've ever a need for one...