Good post! This is almost me to a T - took a break in 2017, and am now slowly considering how to get back in. The shame piece is real, I've found it a struggle to let go of that.
Hey Neil, thanks for sharing that. You touch on a broader issue that I am going to start researching which is how to deal with financial shame (on any issue) and move forward. It’s a big issue and one I’ve struggled with at different points. I’m excited to share the research. Stay tuned!
This is very relevant to me because after being medically retired from the Navy, I've been on a career break for 12 years. Now that I'm stable I'm going back to school to earn a degree in another field. Hopefully things will work out. Thanks for writing about these topics.
Good luck Emily! Let me know if there’s other problems or issues that comes up in your job hunt that you think I should write about so other people are aware of what to expect
Though I wasn’t away from the work force I had to change careers at the age of 60 and start over. The workplace changed drastically since my last job interview in 1982. It was a hard journey but I am proof that it can be done. You just have to believe in yourself and focus on your goal.
Good post! This is almost me to a T - took a break in 2017, and am now slowly considering how to get back in. The shame piece is real, I've found it a struggle to let go of that.
Hey Neil, thanks for sharing that. You touch on a broader issue that I am going to start researching which is how to deal with financial shame (on any issue) and move forward. It’s a big issue and one I’ve struggled with at different points. I’m excited to share the research. Stay tuned!
This is very relevant to me because after being medically retired from the Navy, I've been on a career break for 12 years. Now that I'm stable I'm going back to school to earn a degree in another field. Hopefully things will work out. Thanks for writing about these topics.
Good luck Emily! Let me know if there’s other problems or issues that comes up in your job hunt that you think I should write about so other people are aware of what to expect
Though I wasn’t away from the work force I had to change careers at the age of 60 and start over. The workplace changed drastically since my last job interview in 1982. It was a hard journey but I am proof that it can be done. You just have to believe in yourself and focus on your goal.