What if being out of work is the most valuable time of your career?

Welcome to the Out-of-Office Club, where we rebuild strength, clarity and direction – together.

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OUR MISSION

OUR MISSION

We want to break the stigma around unemployment and career breaks by radically rebranding this time - from a period of loss and shame into a powerful, intentional journey of rediscovery, growth, and new possibilities.

We are not unemployed. We are just currently Out-of-Office.

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Who We Are

We're a Berlin-based community that meets regularly to listen and empower each other as we build our next career chapter.

MEET THE COMMUNITY

OUR COMMUNITY EVENTS

What We Do

Our events are all about peer-to-peer connection, powerful collaborations with partners, and lifting each other up – we're here for you, whatever stage you're in and whatever support you need.

EXPLORE EVENTS

what our community says

  • Embarking on self-employment, together

    I joined OOO at a time when I needed both perspective and good company, and it exceeded my expectations. The atmosphere is thoughtful and refreshingly honest. I’d recommend it to anyone going through an unexpected (or planned!) career change or crisis of confidence who doesn’t want to do it alone.

    — Serene, Berlin

  • Looking for new inspiration & real stories

    A friend of me recommended the OOO Club to me as a way to listen to real stories that inspire me on my own journey. Everyone was friendly and relaxed - it really felt like a safe space. For anyone struggling being OOO, this is the right space for comfort and new impulses.

    — Nils, Berlin

  • Connecting to people in similar situations

    Job searching can be very isolating. It's easy to feel that you are the only one stuck and not progressing. So, I was happy to find an event like the OOO club because I wanted to network with people that were going through similar issues as me. Sharing with people has always helped me and OOO was a great chance to feel more connected with others.

    — Alessia, Berlin

  • FEELING MOTIVATED TO TAKE THE NEXT STEPS

    Being part of the Out of Office Club has really helped me during this transition period. I especially value the breakout sessions because the smaller groups allow for real conversations and focused brainstorming. I usually leave the meetings feeling clearer, inspired, and ready to take my next step.

    — Raya, Berlin

Work With Us

LET’S CREATE SOMETHING MEANINGFUL TOGETHER.

We welcome partnerships with companies that want to meaningfully support people who are inbetween futures – through hosting workshops on mental health, self-expression, confidence and career growth, participating in human-first recruiting events, guest talks, sponsorships or other joint formats we can shape together. We focus on collaborations that deliver real value for our members and your organization alike.

If this resonates, just reach out to us and we will get back to you shortly!

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Your Questions, Answered

  • The Out-of-Office Club is a Berlin-based community that supports people currently in a career break or unemployment phase. We radically reframe this time from something shameful or wasted into a valuable, empowering journey – through real peer-to-peer support, regular meetups, co-working sessions and partnership-hosted workshops and human-first recruiting events.

  • The Out-of-Office Club is open to anyone currently in a career break or transition – whether you got hit by a layoff wave, woke up realizing you ended up in the wrong job, finally walked away from a toxic role that was draining your soul, or just reached the point of total burnout and said "no more".

    But it's not limited to those exact stories: if you're in any kind of out-of-office phase and feel ready to turn this time into something meaningful and are looking for good company along the way, you're exactly who we built this for.

  • Right now the community is connected through our WhatsApp Community Group. Joining is super easy – just click the link below or scan the QR code to add yourself directly.

    We're building toward a more holistic platform in the future (with more features, event RSVPs, member profiles and more), but for now the WhatsApp group is our lively, direct home base.

    → Join the Group m here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GqqgNE9aZyXE3QjpAXGhEo

  • All upcoming OOO events are listed on our LUMA page. There you’ll find the full calendar, event details (date, time, location/format), descriptions, and can buy tickets or RSVP directly.

    → Check the calendar here: https://luma.com/user/ranhelwa

  • If you're a local company in Berlin (or beyond) interested in collaborations – whether human-first recruiting events, sponsoring workshops, co-hosting sessions, talent scouting, or other meaningful partnerships – please reach out directly to contact@out-of-office-club.com or use the contact form below.

    We're excited to explore how we can support each other and create value for our community.