I have admitted to myself that I want to go back to work. That wasn't too difficult, but I imagine it will be more difficult to say it out loud to others, but for now what can I do? These are some of the steps we have taken or wish we had taken to get moving. We will talk in more detail about these and other topics in later blog posts, but for those of you who are looking for a roadmap, here are a few first steps to take. Network: think about your family, friends, volunteer peers, and sideline parents as your network beyond former work colleagues. You'd be surprised how many folks will be willing to introduce you to someone you want to meet. Try to open as many doors as possible. It’s a technical world: let technology be your assistant - use Google searches, Linkedin, and websites such as Indeed.com or Glassdoor.com to help you to do research, look for job openings, and make connections. When reviewing or looking at thes...