Should You Take a Step-Down Job After a Layoff?
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A step-down job after a layoff is not automatically a bad decision. In a market where layoffs still happen even while job openings remain in the millions, the real question is not whether the next role looks perfect on paper. It is whether the role protects your finances, keeps your skills current, and leaves you with a believable story about where your career is going next.[1][2]