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[quote=Anonymous]I've worked in media my whole life, love earning money and building a career. But I'm not a high-flye, don't have much management experience and have failed to 'climb the ladder.'  Still, I'm good at my job and have a decent resume. Problem is, we (husband, 2 kids ages 8 and 13) are making a major geographic move and the kids will need support adjusting for the first few months, or even the first year. (Someone who can focus on signing them up for activities, facilitating playdates, being home to listen if they've had a difficult day, etc.) My line of work requires intense focus and long hours, so if I were to get a new job right away the kids would likely fall through the cracks. Since my husband earns a lot more money than I do, I'm considering taking 6-12 months off while we settle down. I could freelance or volunteer during that time of course, but I'd officially be stalling my career. I'm in my forties and am very worried that nobody will hire me when I reapply after a hiatus because of age discrimination. Should I be worried?[/quote]

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