Any tricks to keep series 7/86/87 licenses?

Anyone know any methods for keeping FINRA licenses?

I've heard that if you are not employed by a FINRA firm for two years, your licenses expire and you would need to retake all of them.

I'm working in a different industry at the moment, but would like to move back into equity research at some point down the line. Specifically, I'm working in a more startup-related role and would like the option to be able to easily move into internet equity research down the road if an opportunity comes up. Are there any positions that I could take on part time or work for a day in order to not let the licenses expire? Alternatively, could I take some continuing education test? Anyone have any experience avoiding having their licenses expire?

Thanks!

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