Taking a Career Break for Dummies - Paperback

by Katrina McGhee (Author)

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.

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Take a career break without derailing your career

What if you could press the pause button on the rat race? With Taking a Career Break For Dummies, you can. Whatever your reason for taking time off, this inspiring book will help you create a wildly successful career break and use your time wisely. Walk through the steps of budgeting your break, planning long-term travel, telling your employer, and embracing the next chapter of your life. Written by a veteran career breaker, this friendly Dummies guide will give you the courage you need to decide if a career break is right for you.

Inside...

• Learn how to afford a break
• Decide how to spend your break
• Prepare for the unexpected
• Navigate insurance needs
• Set goals for your break
• Stay motivated and productive
• Travel like a pro
• Land on your feet after a break

Author Biography

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.