This is not a quick, or easy decision to make. It often takes a lot of soul searching and potentially negotiating with a significant other. The main thing is to not force a decision if you do not have an answer. If the answer is not coming to you, then simply dip your toe into all of the options, send out resumes and see where it lands you.

★ Do you want to return to the same career on the same career track?

★ Do you want to return to the same career but on a different career track?

★ Do you want to utilize your skills and talents to pursue freelance work?

★ Do you want to make a big change and never return to corporate?