Plus, if you reframe a decision to quit your job as a practical learning experience versus something more stereotypical, it goes a long way toward convincing those around you to support your choice.

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While he indicates HR departments as becoming more and more involved in this area, they often lack practical experience.

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Although it found the "key strength of the management is in its considerable practical maritime experience" it also identified a need for more specialist maritime and commercial experience to support the future development of the harbours.

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