[thepaulthomson]

I just don't know if recruiters or hiring managers would buy that. It feels like non-traditional career paths get penalized

[turtleyacht]

Benefit of the doubt is they're looking for ways to help qualify you, so education and existing experience easily overrides gaps. As always, it depends.

A year is full of distractions. Maybe better to find ways to AI in your present.

[thepaulthomson]

Totally fair

[blinkbat]

How long have you worked in this field?

[thepaulthomson]

18mths for an AI saas product

[blinkbat]

You've been in the field for 18mo and you want a year off? Come on.

[thepaulthomson]

Context, this specific field for 18mths. 2yrs in saas other areas, 7 yrs solo business (not saas)