19/11/2024
Really enjoyed contributing to the Irish Times article today to give some insights into the financial impact of taking a career break. If you're finding your current role stressful or you want to spend some more time with your family, it's a very relevant topic! Here are our 6 key take aways from the article
1. Understand your "why" before deciding on a career break.
2. Financial planning will relieve any potential anxiety and allow you to make the most of your time off.
3. When you exchange money for time, you can be more efficient with your spending and reduce your (financial) burn rate.
4. If you are lucky enough to have Revenue approved share options through your employer, make full use of these and it could potentially fund a career break in the future.
5. Consider the benefit of personal fulfilment now & improved health in exchange for a lower pension payout in the future (or ask your pension advisor how to fund the shortfall).
6. Stay in touch with your network, try new things and upskill.