Can you afford to take a career break?

Can you afford to take a career break? | Money Talks Podcast

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It can be very tempting for some of us to quit work so we can rest, study or just spend more time with the family. What financial calculations do you need to make so you don't end up struggling? Andrea Heng speaks to Andy Soh, who does sales for SMEG Singapore and took a career break for two years.
00:00 Intro
02:05 Why Andy took a 2-year break from work
04:25 What was his biggest expense
06:00 How he cut his expenses
10:50 Getting his wife on board
17:10 How much you should set aside for a break
21:00 Outro
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Пікірлер: 7

@Kimmi7581 8 ай бұрын

Singapore may not for many of us who value work life balance. Govt Wonder why we don’t want to have kids.

@jironghuang4895 9 ай бұрын

I took an 8 months career break (6mths + 2 mths of job seach). Worked out well.

@user-vu9gd8ed1h 15 күн бұрын

What did you do during the 6 months?

@SB-dk7fy 9 ай бұрын

You are lucky,your wife have a job and also she took a lead to run the family..

@Tony-nr8dp 8 ай бұрын

A definite YES - When I strike Big Sweep 2 million !!

@anglo-saxonconnor817 9 ай бұрын

Taking a career break mean you are living on your buffered savings or putting the financial burdern onto your family or spouse. If you are able to live like that without guilt or shame i supposed you could take a career break.

@user-vu9gd8ed1h 15 күн бұрын

Not necessarily. It depends on the dynamic of the relationship, and if the other spouse considers it a burden. Some spouses encourage their partner to take a career break especially if it’s for their mental health. I’ve taken career breaks in each time. I’ve had a job after. I’m a great interviewer and it’s not a matter of me finding a job or being marketable, a career break could be necessary for a variety of reasons