Is it job hopping if I’ve had three firms in four years? I keep leaving because I’m promised culture and balance, but I keep finding the same toxic grind. My resume is starting to look like a tour of the local legal community, and I’m worried I’m becoming unhirable. Am I the problem?

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You may not be the problem, but it will look like that on your resume.

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So what?

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I have 3 firms in 6 months. And the third firm was like, yoink. Here’s enough so no one poaches you. So, I dunno. I’ve moved around in my career a lot just to get all sorts of experience in my sector. So far so good.

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I hopped a few times . The new firm seems fine for now. I try to enjoy this moment.

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The problem might be that level/type of firm isn’t the right fit for you, so kind of a you problem.

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It’s the same toxic grind everywhere. Pick your poison. Figure out what your end goal and work backwards.

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