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Career BreakReturning to Work
#RI-6a7aa6c1·1 day ago·
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Lookback: 1 year

accepted 6-month contract after 5-year break

I'm questioning my decision to join a contract role after a long gap

What I wish I knew
"more about contract benefits and long-term implications"
If I could tell you one thing
"consider weighing pros and cons before taking a contract role"
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Significant downsides.
Complicated feelings about the outcome.
SettledMixedSevere

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