Revenue spirals, industry shifts, and legislative changes can have unexpected ripple effects on your career advancement. Developing a predetermined fallback plan allows you to proceed with a clear head if you’re faced with a career setback. Importantly, fallback plans are not a marker of failure. Considering your options is an essential part of career exploration, adaptation to sudden transitions, and commitment to growth. The author, a career coach, presents six steps for creating a fallback plan so you’ll be ready in case you’re faced with a career setback.
