Taking A Career Break For Dummies

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.

Introduction 1 Part 1: Deciding Whether a Break Is Right for You 5 Chapter 1: Getting Acquainted with Career Breaks 7 Chapter 2: Embracing the Benefits of a Career Break 25 Chapter 3: Determining whether a Break Is an Option 49 Part 2: Planning Your Career Break 73 Chapter 4: Creating a Career Break Plan 75 Chapter 5: Figuring Out Your Finances 103 Chapter 6: Establishing a Timeline for Your Break 129 Part 3: Gearing Up for Your Break 143 Chapter 7: Sharing News of Your Career Break 145 Chapter 8: Managing the Logistics 161 Chapter 9: Planning for Extended Travel 177 Part 4: Navigating Your Break 211 Chapter 10: Getting the Most out of Your Break 213 Chapter 11: Avoiding a Financial Meltdown 239 Chapter 12: Spending This Time Wisely 251 Part 5: Exiting with Ease and Grace 273 Chapter 13: Transitioning out of Your Break 275 Chapter 14: Securing Job Offers after Your Career Break 289 Chapter 15: Thriving Beyond the Break 311 Part 6: The Part of Tens 321 Chapter 16: Ten Ground Rules for a Successful Break 323 Chapter 17: Ten Great Examples to Inspire Your Break 329 Index 335