Strategic Career Breaks: Boost Your Second Act Success with Practical Tips | Ep #117 In Episode #117 of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, host Shannon Russell explores the concept of career breaks and the impact they can have on one's professional journey.  Shannon delves into the nuances of taking a temporary pause in your career, discussing the positive and negative aspects, along with the evolving perspectives in today's work landscape. If you are considering time off, a sabbatical, or requesting a longer leave at your job, you will learn some key things to consider in this episode of the Second Act Success Career Podcast. SHOW NOTES: https://secondactsuccess.co/117 Key Takeaways: Defining Career Breaks: Shannon defines career breaks as voluntary pauses in a person's professional journey, highlighting the temporary nature of stepping away from regular employment to focus on personal development, health, or specific life events.Challenges and Misconceptions: The episode addresses common challenges and misconceptions associated with career breaks, including concerns about resume gaps, financial impacts, and potential hurdles in job security and career progression.Evolution in Workplace Culture: Shannon explores how the perception of career breaks is evolving, especially in the context of the post-pandemic work environment. She discusses how some companies are becoming more accepting of career pauses, recognizing the benefits of employees returning refreshed and recharged.Benefits of Career Breaks: The podcast emphasizes the positive aspects of taking a break from your career, such as reevaluating professional goals, preventing burnout, and providing the necessary time for skill development or exploring new opportunities.Navigating the Conversation: Practical advice is shared on how to approach conversations with employers about career breaks, ensuring clarity on job security and future career progression upon return.--------- FREE BREAKTHROUGH BOOTCAMP starts February 19th! https://secondactsuccess.co/bootcamp TAKE THE QUIZ! Is Now The Right Time To Change Careers? Take the Quiz! https://secondactsuccess.co/quiz Book a FREE Discovery Call with host/career coach Shannon Russell - https://www.calendly.com/second-act-success/coaching-strategy Join the Second Act Accelerator Program: https://secondactsuccess.co/course LET’S CONNECT! Instagram - https://instagram.com/secondactsuccess Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/secondactsuccess.co TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@secondactsuccess All the latest - https://secondactsuccess.co/links REVIEW & SUBSCRIBE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/second-act-success/id1617274364 JOIN THE NEWSLETTER: https://secondactsuccess.co Career Coaching with Shannon...