[Ipg-smz] Thoughts on a Career Pause

[Liam Kelly]

Hey all,

I'm thinking to leave my position as editor of a crypto-centric blog to
pursue a few different options.

Likely I won't find anything as well-paid as this for a few months, but
I've been at this publication for a few years now and I have the impression
it's time for a bit of progress.

The idea is to leave editing to the side and gather as many bylines as
possible in hopes of landing a staff position at a larger publication.

But I was curious about a few things:

- If not writing, what other skills would *you* develop during a similar
break?
- Am I crazy to leave a position in which I'm paid a flat rate to both
write and edit?
- And, finally, any general thoughts on some personal experiences related
to this subject.

I've got savings, a handful of smaller clients that I've been working with,
and a dreadful feeling of stagnation. All of this has culminated in this
plan.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions, relevant stories, and/or links to
things I should read before making the "leap."

Best,

Liam J. Kelly
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