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The Mid-Career Returnship Trap
Most returnship programs are designed for entry-level re-entry, leaving mid-career professionals stranded in a gap-year limbo. This episode examines the structural mismatch: why companies like Salesforce and JPMorgan Chase have successful pipelines for early talent but zero infrastructure for senior leaders returning after caregiving or burnout. We look at the specific $120,000 salary cliff that separates 'return to work' from 'return to leadership', and how the middle manager's unique skill set is being devalued by HR systems built for fresh graduates. If you are…
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