career breakReturning to Work
#RI-6a6afaf0·6 months ago·
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“accepted 6-month contract after 5-year break”
What Actually Happened
I accepted a 6-month contract after a 5-year career break, questioning its impact on my career
What I wish I knew
"what long-term implications of contract work are"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"consider weighing short-term benefits against long-term goals"
Regret Index
5/10
Significant downsides.
Complicated feelings about the outcome.
Complicated feelings about the outcome.
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career break Category
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career break decisions logged. Avg regret 5/10 across the category.
Same Outcome Band
60%
of career break decisions land in the mixed band the same as this one.
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