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I'm a Gen Xer who left my stressful engineering job for a yearlong break — and it was the best thing for my happiness and health

Sat, 05/06/2023 - 06:00

Christopher Gehring after running the Boston Marathon. — Christopher Gehring ran the Boston Marathon in April.
Christopher Gehring

Careers, Nordic, Strategy, Sabbaticals, career break, Burnout, Advice

I quit my 6-figure consulting job to take a gap year. I felt guilty at first, but it's the best decision I could've made.

Thu, 04/13/2023 - 04:32

After quitting her job, Kym Wootton said she felt freer than she could have ever imagined. — After quitting her job, Kym Wootton said she felt freer than she could have ever imagined.
Kym Wootton

Careers, as told to, career break, Gap Year, contributor 2023, HR

I left my tech job due to burnout before all the layoffs started — and now I'm looking for a new role in a hyper-competitive market

Fri, 02/17/2023 - 10:29

"I asked myself: Is this what I want for my life? I'm nearly 30. Do I really want to be giving up so much for my job?"
Malte Mueller/Getty Images

Careers, Strategy, Nordic, Burnout, Tech, Tech layoffs, Recession

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