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Taking A Career Break For Dummies

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Taking a career timeout could be the window of opportunity you’ve been looking for

Taking A Career Break For Dummies shows you that a career break could be life-changing. Career breaks give us a chance to pause to identify opportunities and dreams, focus on the things we’ve been missing, and develop new skills. This book empowers you to take the leap into your next chapter. There are dozens of reasons you might want to do it, but whatever your circumstance, this friendly Dummies guide will help you value your own well-being, give yourself permission to grow and explore, and reclaim your time, your life, and your happiness.

Develop your plan for taking a break from your career and for transitioning back when you’re ready
Set a budget for your break, create a realistic timeline, and make it happen
Access practical tools and resources to help you on your career break journey
Build a positive mindset so you can enjoy your break and return to your career feeling renewed

For anyone looking for a new direction, feeling burned out, or longing to reignite that inner spark, Taking a Career Break For Dummies is a must. If you’re looking for help structuring your planned time off, you’ll also love the hands-on guidance and examples inside.

Taking a career timeout could be the window of opportunity you’ve been looking for

Taking A Career Break For Dummies shows you that a career break could be life-changing. Career breaks give us a chance to pause to identify opportunities and dreams, focus on the things we’ve been missing, and develop new skills. This book empowers you to take the leap into your next chapter. There are dozens of reasons you might want to do it, but whatever your circumstance, this friendly Dummies guide will help you value your own well-being, give yourself permission to grow and explore, and reclaim your time, your life, and your happiness.

Develop

your plan for taking a break from your career and for transitioning back when you’re ready

Set a budget for your break, create a realistic timeline, and make it happen

Access practical tools and resources to help you on your career break journey

Build a positive mindset so you can enjoy your break and return to your career feeling renewed

For anyone looking for a new direction, feeling burned out, or longing to reignite that inner spark, Taking a Career Break For Dummies is a must. If you’re looking for help structuring your planned time off, you’ll also love the hands-on guidance and examples inside.

Taking a Career Break For Dummies Cheat Sheet

Taking a career break can be a transformative experience that paves the way to a happier and more fulfilling life. This Cheat Sheet provides guidance on designing a plan for your break and exploring the potential benefits of this time off. If you’re unsure about taking the leap, you’ll also find considerations that will help you decide if a break is the right path for you.

About The Author

Katrina McGhee, MBA, is a certified life coach who helps people design career breaks to create more fulfilling lives. After saving $40k in 18 months, Katrina left her corporate job for a 20-month break to travel the world. Katrina uses her Break Blueprint to help her clients create fail-proof plans and navigate successful breaks of their own.

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