I have been through seasons where I felt taking a career break is risky. As my priorities are in the area of mental health, I thought it was good to look back and I thought about how a #career may be important but knowing who you are behind the job titles or the work is crucial in knowing oneself.
I find it is important in the area of experiencing growth and challenges by opening up myself to new experiences like taking a 6-month course in a completely new industry and finding work more aligned with my idealistic self.
I felt that I have come full circle where after consulting with a few career coaches I found out that I no longer need to keep knowing my personality, strengths or weaknesses etc. I just felt that I had to make progress towards leaving my comfort zone and exploring the growth and development zone this year.
When I return back to work after my course ended, I felt that there is a certain kind of energy that is quite refreshing. It would have been different if I have not taken a step backwards and examined why I was burnout. A change of scene indeed helped made my mood and mental state better.
Is taking a career break risky or is it worth it? Read the WSG article for some examples of young people who decided it was worth the risk. What are your thoughts? Hopefully, you can comment below.
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