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People send us their return to work stories on a regular basis and
we read each and every one. We have always been, and continue
to be inspired by the resourcefulness, determination, and
thoughtfulness demonstrated by relaunchers in their quest to return
to work. We wanted to share a story we found particularly
compelling, as the author, businesswoman and comedian Terry Sand,
has graciously given us permission to feature her as a guest
blogger.

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by New York Working Moms Examiner Amy Impellizzeri

At iRelaunch's "Career Relaunch Forum" held at Seton Hall University last week, co-founders, Carol Fishman Cohen and Vivian Steir Rabin, delivered one powerful message to the nearly sold-out crowd of 150+ attendees: YOU can relaunch your professional career after a hiatus at home.

No matter if headhunters dismiss you.

No matter why you left in the first plac… Continue

We told our Relaunch Success Story to the Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Women Financial Advisors Forum. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney is hiring financial advisors across the country and they are interested in women relaunchers - women who are returning to work after a career break - for this role.

Morgan Stanley Smith Barney will be joined by Accenture, Bloomberg, Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs, M… Continue

By my co-author Vivian Steir Rabin

With kids back in school, this is the time of year that many mothers think about going back to work, or “relaunching” their careers as we call it; this year perhaps more than ever before. Although the job market is tight, we’ve heard from relaunchers all over the country who have found (or created) opportunities in this market, despite the difficult economy. I’ve been wondering . . . what distinguishes these women from other stay-at-home moms seeking to return… Continue