What is a career lattice? Rather than stubbornly moving upwards at all cost, we should be more open to sideways steps, career breaks, and even a step down, say experts. 

Why you should make a career lattice, not climb the ladder

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More people, particularly women, are starting to weave a ‘career lattice’ – a less linear and more layered route to career satisfaction

Get rid of the shame around taking a ‘step down’

There’s a lot of work still to do, but progress is happening. The future for the weavers of career lattices is definitely bright

Remember that sideways can still be a route to the top

Know that it’s never too late to make a change

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It’s a tricky idea for many of us raised in the girlboss, hustle culture era to wrap our heads around, but what seems ‘better’ isn’t always what’s best for you.

Why you should make a career lattice, rather than climbing the ladder