Norah O'Donnell is going back to 'CBS Mornings.' Career experts say boomerangs come with baggage.
As Norah O'Donnell returns to "CBS Mornings" after seven years away, career experts say boomerangs should treat an old job like a new one.
Norah O'Donnell is returning to CBS Mornings after a seven-year absence as an evening show anchor. Career experts suggest that returnees should view the position as a fresh start. O'Donnell previously co-anchored CBS Mornings from 2012 to 2019 before moving to CBS Evening News. CBS announced her return, with O'Donnell expected to rejoin cohosts Gayle King and Nate Burleson by September 8.
Television and popular-culture professor Robert Thompson notes that morning shows provide more opportunities for interviews, breaking news coverage, and skill utilization. Twenty years ago, a return to a morning show might have been seen as a demotion, but in 2026, CBS demonstrates confidence and commitment in O'Donnell's abilities.
Career experts advise treating a return job as a completely new position, highlighting the advantages of knowing the organization and employees while avoiding the assumption of stepping back into the same role.
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