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career breakUnemployed
#RI-6a0e928a·6 months ago·
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Lookback: 1 year

Job search after 3-year break

Left job due to health reasons, now struggling to find new job

What I wish I knew
"Researched job market before taking break"
If I could tell you one thing
"Plan career break carefully and regularly update skills"
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8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
SettledMixedSevere

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