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Transitions

Workparenting While Changing—or Between—Roles

Maybe you’ve got a dream-job prospect dangling right in front of you, or you’ve been thinking about making a bigger switch, into a new field or function that will let you spend more time with the kids. Or maybe you need more change like you need a hole in the head, but because of other pressures at home or at work it’s time to find a new gig. Whatever the specifics: you’re in, or about to be in, professional transition.

In this chapter, we’ll walk through what you need to know, do, and remain alert to throughout times of professional change when also raising kids. We’ll cover the special tactics and tools that will help you pivot, as well as address the concerns and feelings it’s ...

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