The article explores the risks and rewards of taking a career break, citing government data that about 30% of unemployed Americans are trying to return to work. A 2026 study in Labour Economics found that recruiters were less likely to interview or hire candidates who had taken career breaks, with the likelihood decreasing with each month out of work. However, six individuals who spoke to Business Insider reported that their career breaks led to successful outcomes, either by returning to their industries or finding new career paths.
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