I took the time off and did well consulting, but could not return to corporate because there is a stigma to hiring consultants as employees. Most employers do not believe people can easily transition from consultant to employee.

I’ve been working full time in marketing with my company for 10 years. Mid level, have “mom tracked” myself for the time being since I have two very young children who I want to be present for.

I want to spend more time parenting my kids. Has anyone in this field successfully gone part time, taken time off, or consulted/contracted part time? I want to stay fresh in my field and keep a foot in the door, so to speak, so I can return to work full time when my kids are a bit older. Anyone BTDT?