# 7 in 10 women say career breaks make returning to work harder: Study

https://mins.news/en/video/64437

- CNA, 2026-09-18 14:43 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMKU6Il114o

> A new Singapore study found that seven in 10 women surveyed believe taking a career break makes it harder to find suitable work later. Acting Manpower Minister Jasmin Lau said a pause should not close doors, and workplaces need to recognise that careers are not always linear, especially for women who leave work to care for children or ageing parents.

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