Taking a break after having a child

Sep 26, 2021 16 Comments

I’m planning to take a break for 8 months after my parental leave(which is around 4-5 months). No backup job plans since I’m not sure how much I can prepare in this time frame. Do these job gaps negatively impact the resume?

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  • Nuance
    Magneticc

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    Magneticc
    How would you manage health insurance? With a little baby and frequent doctor visits, you need health insurance.
    Sep 26, 2021 8
  • No, take all the time you need. Just explain the gap. Family and mental health are important. If some company doesn’t understand that then you dodged a bullet.
    Sep 26, 2021 0
  • Amazon
    shareitok

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    shareitok
    Stigma is lifting. . Great time for a pet project , volunteer or getting a certification...
    Sep 26, 2021 0
  • New
    ApcY66

    New

    ApcY66
    Took a four year break (2 kids and neck surgery). Got back in to my role as a product designer as soon as I started to look for a job. Now finding the balance with the kids and my back pain and a full time job…. That’s another story 😅
    Sep 26, 2021 0
  • I’ve seen cases when gaps had negative impact.
    Sep 26, 2021 0