I once left a role quickly because it wasn’t the right fit, but it felt like that decision stuck to me in interviews afterward… almost as if staying longer would’ve been better, even though I knew it wasn’t right for me. Have you ever felt judged for leaving a job “too soon,” and do you think the industry is fair about career moves like that?

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I think that's one thing that employers just need to get over when it comes to the modern job market. We as people have access to the internet which means we have a lot more opportunities than we ever had, and relocating is easier than ever. It doesn't make sense for us to stay where we are unhappy and I actually think it's a source of strength to leave instead of investing years into something you hate.

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Exactly! The age of having a career at one place and staying there most of your working life is so uncommon now!

I am just curious for how long you’ve stayed?

Yes, I have felt that judgement. I left a role after six months and it came up in every interview. I think the industry can be harsh on quick moves, but the right employers will see it as choosing fit over dragging it out.

During covid I was made redundant and I found in every interview I was judged for having a gap in my employment even though they didn’t know the full story

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