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Originally posted by lawyer_princess
Have any of you, or anyone you know, ever taken some time off? Frankly, I need a break. I need to a spend more time with my family. I'm stressed out and miserable.
Is it realistic to take off a year and work on my mental health?
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I've known people who have done it, for a variety of reasons, including ones similar to yours (based on the limited info you've provided).
It's realistic to do it, but you have to define your goals a bit to figure out whether you can/should.
First, financial issues. Can it be done
Second, employer issues. Will they let you do it and guarantee a job if you come back (do you care, anyway).
Third future employability issues. Will your employer set you back for , e.g. partnership. Also, can you "hide" the gap on your resume (stop listing months, or explain the gap (you had kids).
The people I've known to have done it have often "found" themselves, and realized that being a lawyer wasn't what they wanted. If it will help you decide that, obviously you should do it. But be aware that coming back after a year may not be hte exact same place you left off, either because you don't want it to be or your employer isn't in a position to let it be.
