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Four Reasons For Taking a Career Break : Play, Pause, Plan and Pursue
If you're feeling exhausted, stuck in your career, or struggling to find balance in life, this episode is for you.
In this episode of The Career Changes, Laura Nguyen, business strategist, advocate for workplace well-being, and author of "Career Break Compass" discusses her career journey and the significant benefits of taking a career break and intentional time off.
Starting with her career change journey, Laura shares insights into why she shifted from a potential medical career to business strategy, driven by her interest in organizational systems and psychology. She recounts her experience with burnout and how a structured career break allowed her to realign her values and expectations.
Laura highlights the importance of play, pause, plan, and pursue, offering practical advice for long-term and short-term breaks.
She also tackles common challenges such as financial concerns and fear of career impact, providing solutions to overcome them.
Laura concludes with advice for those feeling burnt out, urging proactive rest and engagement with new ideas and perspectives.
After listening to this episode, you will feel inspired, empowered, and equipped with the tools to take meaningful time off, whether short breaks or a full career break, to enhance both your personal well-being and professional growth.
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