Whether it’s maternity leave, a self-imposed break, or long periods between jobs, resume gaps are something we’re taught to dread. It’s like going into career purgatory with no way of coming back.    Could the time away destroy the momentum we’ve built? How many hurdles will we have to jump over to come back?    In this episode, I share how to mitigate the challenges that can come from stepping away from the workforce. You’ll learn how to step away and re-enter with ease. Three Things You’ll Learn In This Episode    - Getting around bureaucratic hurdles If we take time away, we might have to prove that we’re clinically competent. How do we mitigate this ahead of time?   - How to be intentional about your next job  If we need to recover from a toxic work environment, is it wise to heal before the next opportunity?   - Present time away as an asset, not a liability Are attitudes towards job-hopping starting to change?