Taking a career break won’t ruin you.
But staying miserable might.
Lawyers panic about stepping away.
The fear?
That a career break means career suicide.
That law firms will blacklist you.
That you’ll never make it back.
But here’s the truth: that mindset is outdated.
The real risk isn’t taking a break.
It’s burning out in a system that tells you survival is success.
Today I'm sitting down with Brian Dixon, digital nomad lawyer, fractional general counsel. He offers tailored legal solutions to digital nomads and remote-first companies whilst living in Bali.
We discuss this topic - is it taboo to take a career break in law or could it be your competitive advantage?
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