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Women shouldn’t need to think twice about a career break
Let’s reframe the narrative. Stepping away from your career can be a step forward.
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Globally, more women than men tend to take career breaks, particularly for family or childcare reasons.
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Serene Ong
I still remember the moment I walked away from my career two years ago. I was 43, working as a vice-president and global head of sales operations at a multinational corporation.
For two decades, boardroom battles, high-stakes negotiations, and pressure-cooker decision-making was my daily rhythm.
