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Discover LudwigThe phrase "career break" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it to refer to a period of time in which a person takes a break from their active career in order to take some time off, travel, or pursue other interests. For example, "After working in the banking industry for 15 years, John decided to take a career break and explore South America for a few months."
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career break
noun
A period of time when one chooses not to have a job, for example because he wants to travel or look after his children.
Exact(58)
Finally, a career break!
Quite a career break That depends.
Was she just taking a career break?
The right to request a career break.
For others, the punishment was just a career break.
Taking a career break and returning to work.
And when's a good time to take a career break?
This career break thing seemed to be contagious.
Don't hide your career break Many women struggle to present a career break in positive terms on their CVs.
Similar(2)
Flexible working hours scheme being piloted (7am-7pm, no core hours), career-break scheme.
Include your sabbatical/career break on your resume.
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