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I left Google after 10 years without another job lined up. An 8-month career break gave me the reset I needed.
Adam Stewart left Google after 10 years and took an 8-month career break to reset and reassess his career. During the break, he focused on family, travel, personal projects, and budgeting before returning to work.
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