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    4 Fears Preventing You from Taking a Career Break

    I’ve been playing with the idea of a career break — sabbatical style — for quite a while. Being a successful mid-career professional, it is not an easy decision to quit your job and take a pause from a steady paycheck. This post is for those of you who have been dreaming about taking this leap, but are a little afraid to try. Let’s have a look at the most common fears of taking a career break. I’ve personally encountered each of these categories but somehow survived. And you will too! 1. Financial Fears: “I can’t afford to take a sabbatical.” (Spoiler alert: Yes, you can. Maybe not right this…