Getting ahead by going backward

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What to think about when taking a step back

It may mean lower salary and stature in the short term. But sometimes making a backward career move can impart valuable new skills and serve as a steppingstone to a better position.

In the current edition of Business Insight, executives who have taken the crucial step give their advice and caveats for making a counterintuitive move.

ca・ve・at

［n. 警告; 【法】手続停止通告.
caveat emp・tor
　【商業】買手危険負担.