Whew! What a year it’s been. And it’s not even over yet. My career break will officially be over on October 17. I’ll be starting a new job that day– not necessarily the one I thought I’d be getting into (more details in my last post)– but I’m actually really looking forward to it. Here’s…
Ending My Career Break: Was This a Failure?
My career break is likely coming to an abrupt and unexpected end, but it’s not the end of the world.
Mid Career Break Update
An update from the mid-point of my career break
Wrapping Up My “Nothing” Month
Today marks one month since my first day of being unemployed. To recap: I left my cushy federal job after a 13-year career in defense to take some time off and realign my career trajectory. The plan was to take a month off and then pick up part-time work to make a little money until…
The Salary Comparison Discussion
Why I think discussing salary with trusted colleagues is something you absolutely SHOULD do!
Veering Off Course
What would a project of mine be if I didn’t end up derailing it at least once?
Career break speed bump number 1.
Our April 2022 Budget Post-Resignation
I got my last paycheck from work– this is how I’m budgeting for my first full month of being unemployed!
Financial Snapshot at the Start of My Career Break
I got my final paycheck! Here is our financial standing as I continue into my first full month of a career break.