How often is too often to move jobs / be labeled a job hopper? 5.5 YOE currently, spent 2.5 years each at 2 consulting firms and recently moved to a startup that I’m not sure is working out. Is it going to look bad to move after a year here? Will I need to stay at the next job for several years to not be labeled?

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This thinking is sort of dated. It’s all about weaving a compelling story. As long as your story makes sense it’s fine. No one cares about how much you moved as long as it’s not excessive. They care about what you’ve accomplished and want to know if you can help get what they need done.

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You'll be fine

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Makes me feel a little better about it. I’m thinking about a potential boomerang back to consulting to reset.

You honestly could jump once a year for the first 4-6 jobs before people start thinking you’re a job hopper. Even then, life happens. I literally got laid off from my last job in less than a year.

If a company criticized me for being a job hopper because of that.. I probably wouldn’t want to work with someone who can’t even think clearly.

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