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Feb. 15, 2021

Can I afford this?

Nothing fuels doubt about your ability to take a career break like financial concerns and questions. To build momentum you want to confidently say, “Yes, I can afford this.” Dollars and cents are just one way to describe where you are …

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Feb. 2, 2021

Can Six Words Say It All?

“I wanna see the Great Wall!” These six words got me all the way there!!! (… and a tourist visa, applied for WELL in advance) Plotting your story, even just a few key ideas, helps you see where you’re going, which really h…

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Jan. 25, 2021

So Much To Do, and You've Got the Time

My challenge during a career break is not finding things I want to do but creating a list that I’m likely to accomplish in the time I have available. I’ve been comparing that list to my companion’s, my dear husband, Benjamin, becau…

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Jan. 17, 2021

Just like you, I'm taking things week by week

So, Season 1 has wrapped up with about 10 hours of stories and recommendations to help you plan your career break. It unfolds at a week-by-week pace, but you can access the content whenever you’re ready for the next piece, and you’re wel…

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