When Kate took a leave to adopt a baby, she was sure she'd be back in just a few months. She loved her work and was committed to advancing her career. But two months into her leave, she knew she had discovered another job she loved, being a Mom. She was relieved to use a special arrangement that her firm offered for professionals who resign for personal reasons but intend to return. During the three years Kate stayed home, the firm matched her with a mentor, a career coach and training to keep her skills honed. When she returned to work, she was up-to-date on what had been happening at her firm and in her specialty, and was energized and satisfied from the time she spent in her new role.