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Taking mini retirements, can I do it and continue successfully?
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Just do it! Jun 9, 2009

Thanks to everyone for their helpful comments!

What I´m taking for this is that I can put a "Temporarily Closed" sign on my bakery store if I proceed with caution and plan it in a professional manner. Taking time off in such a way fits my passions in the same way that freelancing does and I appreciate everyone´s helpful advice to this respect. The points people raised give me a lot to think about and I will use this as sagacious advise when planning my communication with my client... See more
Thanks to everyone for their helpful comments!

What I´m taking for this is that I can put a "Temporarily Closed" sign on my bakery store if I proceed with caution and plan it in a professional manner. Taking time off in such a way fits my passions in the same way that freelancing does and I appreciate everyone´s helpful advice to this respect. The points people raised give me a lot to think about and I will use this as sagacious advise when planning my communication with my clients.

Thanks again for your responses, I´m glad this generated so much interest. I see the world chaning rapidly and this type of lifestyle being embraced by more and more professionals.

Best,
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