Detours Could Derail Your Career.

The article presents examples of opportunities that derailed careers. One of the examples is Danny, who took up the reins of their family business because of the difficulty he experienced during the job hunt. Another is the author's dad who became a lawyer even if he really wanted to be a history teacher. The author notes that each of them diverged from the path that they have set for themselves, even if they knew what they wanted. Readers are advised to take career risks but only after making a plan, setting goals and pursuing them.