It took me a few years to land my first job in TV. After four productive and educational unpaid internships, I was hired as a studio production technician. For six years, I was a Chyron operator, felt valued by my colleagues and managers and generally enjoyed my job. After a while, it became clear that my position would soon be automated, so I decided to take the leap and cross-train in hopes of becoming a producer (something I dreamed of doing since I was a kid). I was over the moon when I was hired as an associate producer, then eventually a line producer. The job was fast-paced and challenging, but fulfilling. After another six years at the same station, things started changing. My news family started to deteriorate, with colleagues quitting left and right. Then, I felt more pressure to one up myself day after day, burning myself out in the process. I was also tired of working overnights and on holidays with no end in sight. I soon decided to take a break and try working in another industry. Now three years later, I feel unfulfilled and ashamed for giving up on the career I invested so much of my life on. Has anyone else out there left the industry for a while and gotten back in? If so, do you have any advice for rebranding myself and my skills? Thanks in advance!