The phrase "stalled career" refers to a situation where someone's professional growth or progress gets delayed or comes to a standstill. Full definition
That accused sexual predator Harvey Weinstein vindictively stalled the careers of many women who rejected his overtures or fought back makes this landmark even more meaningful. (rogerebert.com)
In addition to the career discovery process, we offer career transition coaching, resume rewrites, comprehensive interview coaching and effective approaches to develop corporate escape plans, jump - start stalled careers, launch new entrepreneurial endeavors, transition to retirement and navigate political land mines. (thecareerexperts.com)
It allows women to stall the career complications and penalties associated with motherhood, but it doesn't eliminate them. (canadianbusiness.com)