Does it look bad on your resume if you voluntarily quit a job to take a career break? I’m absolutely burnt out from my agency job and my boss/leadership team certainly isn’t helping…

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I left my job to take a 6 month career break. It's been almost a year. I've been interviewing for the last two months and have been very picky with what I apply for. It honestly hasn't been an issue that I can see, and when asked in an interview why there is a gap I explain honestly that it was time for me to move on, and that I didn't want to hastily jump into the next thing. Most good companies are very accepting of that! Anyone who isn't.. isn't worth working for IMHO. Best of luck!

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Feeling the same but hoping for a better opportunity to come my way

I’ve done it multiple times for my mental health. I bounced back fine.

I've quit a couple of agency roles without stuff lined up and proceeded to spend the next couple months away. You can chalk it up to travel plans, family matters, etc. Main thing is making sure you've got someone on hand for references (dunno if HR even bothers with that though tbh).

I see you're AD level so am sure you'll be fine - honestly I feel it's easy to finesse / gloss over any gaps in your history in this industry

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