[throwaway875u58]

Just as a counter-point: I took off 3 years to stay home with kids.

I recently started a new position after very little time looking with a >80k raise.

I've felt the same pressure to stay current. But, turns out it's all about how you can frame what you bring to the table vs what you can't.

[james_s_tayler]

More and more I think this is true. But with a huge caveat that you actually have to be able to bring something to the table and know well what it is.