Quit, Take Leave, or Freelance? C...

Quit, Take Leave, or Freelance? Choosing the Best Career Break Exit Strategy

The Great Pause: Micro-Retirement & Career Break Planning by TJ Walker
E4
Aug 10, 2026
05:30

Episode notes

Should you resign completely, negotiate unpaid leave, or keep a small amount of freelance or contract work during your career break? In Quit, Leave, or Bridge? Choosing Your Exit Strategy, TJ Walker examines three ways to step away from full-time employment without making the decision emotionally. Learn how your industry, professional standing, financial runway, and re-entry prospects should influence the way you leave. The goal is not to create a dramatic resignation. It is to preserve options and professional relationships. This episode of The Great Pause is part of the Ultamize Personal Development Podcast Network.

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