Of necessity, many doc wives and husbands take career pauses as they support their spouse's dream of becoming a physician.

Erika took a 13-year career pause after a successful decade in high-tech. She recently returned to paid work and found that it wasn’t easy, but with a few strategies and some tenacity, she succeeded.

She believes every woman can return – when she’s ready – to her full potential after a career pause. "After all, the only thing you paused was your paycheck. You’re still the same smart, talented woman you were before kids. The only difference is now you’re wiser and more efficient. Let’s make your pause work FOR you, instead of against you."

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