When Backwards is Forwards

Frequently when I'm coaching individuals who are in job transitions and looking for their next career opportunity I ask them if they've considered returning to a previous employer if there's an opportunity to do so.  This often brings an incredulous look to their face as if to say, "Why would I ever do that?".   Since most folks view  returning to a former employer as a step back in their careers, I realize this idea is counter cultural.  That being said, in some situations returning to a former employer could be a shrewd career move.  To learn more about why and when this actually might make sense, watch below.