For many, embarking on a career break can be a tumultuous journey, fraught with emotional hurdles to overcome. It can be a period of uncertainty, anxiety, and self-doubt, as one navigates the complexities of taking a hiatus from work and reevaluating their career aspirations. The emotional turmoil of a career break can manifest in myriad ways, such as feelings of guilt and shame, fears of missing out on potential career opportunities, and apprehensions about financial stability. Additionally, one may experience a loss of confidence and self-esteem, as one grapples with the task of explaining their career break to potential employers or colleagues.
Reboot, crafted by the skilled pen of Issac John, is a tale of inspiration and personal development amidst career breaks. The pages of this book are adorned with the author's own journey of taking a leap of faith from his marketing career to the world of screenwriting, where he faced challenges and overcame them to succeed. The book is a tapestry of insights and experiences woven together by over fifty professionals who have taken career breaks for various reasons. Divided into three parts, it is an elegant exploration of the emotional challenges that come with taking a career break, offering practical steps for restarting a career and uplifting stories of those who have gracefully bounced back. Reboot is a road map for professionals, highlighting the power of resilience, hard work, and self-belief to help them emerge stronger from a career break.
This extraordinary book is a delightful fusion of memoir and business tips, replete with the author's personal journey and experiences. Written in a warm and friendly tone, the book offers invaluable guidance, like a trusted mentor, to every professional contemplating a break from work. The book's beauty lies not only in the author's narrative of his own decision to take a break from work and his activities during that time, but also in the vast knowledge imparted to the reader about making a triumphant comeback, navigating recruiters, crafting stellar CVs, managing rejection, restarting from scratch, and even drawing lessons from the pandemic.
The enchanting quality of Reboot is its profound empathy and personalized tone. Issac has a rare gift of coaxing individuals to open up and share their authentic experiences in a candid and truthful manner. The book is awash with intimate anecdotes and sound advice, rendering it an essential read for anyone contemplating a career hiatus or seeking to reignite their career. It serves as a compelling reminder that a career break is not a defeat but rather a chance for personal evolution and metamorphosis. Highly recommended.