Careers are not linear. We might feel societal pressure to make every move based on real or perceived progress, but is that realistic or even rational? In this episode, we look at multiple scenarios where taking a step back or down is the best move for your long-term career. Frank and Ian discuss the times when they made non-obvious decisions that set up much bigger moves down the road.

In this episode:

· What if your industry is changing/shrinking?

· How to spot a rocket ship and when to jump on one

· What it means to take a job to get "close to the sun"

· Choosing pay over fancy titles

· How a step back could restore your career

· Do you work in a department with upside?

· The role of ego in career decisions

· A 10-year decision looks very different than a 10-month decision

· What's your driver?

o Power

o Knowledge

o Pay

o Purpose