Taking a Career Break to Pursue Further Study

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Updated: 2025.09.12

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Taking a Career Break to Pursue Further Study

커리어를 멈추고 학업에 도전하는 것

Articles

Rethinking Failure: Why Every Career Break Holds Hidden Growth

Videos

Career Change: The Questions You Need to Ask Yourself Now | Laura Sheehan | TEDxHanoi Studying abroad and the global perspective | Emma Baumgartner | TEDxNewarkAcademy

Discussion Questions

In your own words, please briefly summarize the article.

여러분의 언어로 교재를 간단히 요약해 주세요.

What part of the reading resonated with you most?

이번 교재에서 가장 공감하는 내용은 무엇인가요?

Have you ever considered taking a break from your career to study or try something new? Why or why not?

공부를 하거나 새로운 것을 시도해 보기 위해 커리어에 잠시 휴식기를 갖는 것을 생각해 본 적 있으신가요? 그 이유는 무엇인가요?

What fears or doubts do you think people face when they leave a secure job to pursue further study?

안정적인 직장을 떠나 다른 공부를 하려 할 때 사람들이 어떤 두려움이나 의심을 마주하게 된다고 생각하시나요?

Do you believe the benefits of studying abroad are worth the costs and risks? Why?

유학의 이점이 비용과 위험을 감수할 만큼 가치가 있다고 생각하시나요? 그 이유는 무엇인가요?

How do you usually deal with moments of uncertainty or setbacks in your own life?

여러분은 삶에서 불확실함이나 좌절을 겪을 때 보통 어떻게 대처하시나요?

What do you think are the most valuable things you can learn from classmates and peers?

동급생이나 또래들에게서 배울 수 있는 가장 가치 있는 것은 무엇이라고 생각하시나요?

In your opinion, what makes a career decision “bold”? Have you ever made a bold decision yourself?

여러분의 생각에 어떤 커리어 결정이 ‘대담하다’고 할 수 있을까요? 스스로 대담한 결정을 내려본 적이 있으신가요?

The article suggests changing only one or two factors (location, function, industry) when making a career shift. What do you think about this advice?

글에서는 커리어 전환 시 위치, 직무, 산업 중 한두 가지만 바꾸라고 조언합니다. 이 조언에 대해서 어떻게 생각하시나요?

Q10

If you have a question or questions that you'd like to discuss during your class, please write them down.

궁금한 점이 있거나 수업 중에 얘기해 보고 싶은 질문이 있으면 적어주세요.

Expressions

reckless

acting without thinking about the consequences; careless and risky

Example

He was fined for his reckless driving on the highway.

Example

It was reckless of her to invest all her money in one company.

inevitable

certain to happen; unavoidable

Example

Change is inevitable in a fast-moving world.

Example

The accident was inevitable given the poor road conditions.

resilience

the ability to recover quickly from difficulties or adapt to challenges

Example

Children often show remarkable resilience after hardships.

Example

Her resilience helped her succeed despite many setbacks.

extensive

covering a large area; having a wide range; thorough

Example

The library has an extensive collection of rare books.

Example

The storm caused extensive damage to the coastal towns.

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