I help women return to professional work. These are the mistakes I see most often.

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The author coaches women reentering the workforce after a career break.

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They quit, traveled, and rethought their lives — meet the adults taking gap years

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I took a career break to travel in my 40s, but even that exhausted me. I reparented myself — and finally learned to slow down.

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Mandalia left his job in 2022 and spent 18 months traveling.

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I quit my career at 40 when a diagnosis stopped me in my tracks. Prioritizing my health was scary, but it helped me redefine success.

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Melissa Hoeppner quit her job last October to reevaluate her priorities and take care of her health.

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Hoda Kotb says her 60th birthday prompted her to reevaluate the next phase of her life

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Hoda Kotb celebrated her 60th birthday on "Today" at Rockefeller Plaza with fans.

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A complete guide to asking your boss for a sabbatical, according to an employment lawyer

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Claire Brooks shares her best advice for workers looking to take an extended break.

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I quit my lawyer job to be a full-time travel blogger after a gap year. I love this life, but there are some downsides.

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Jo Fitzsimons is a full-time travel blogger.

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I'm taking an 8-month break from my job to focus on my mental health and goals. Here's how I planned and saved for it.

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Taryn Williams.

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