Is it worth sticking it out in a role that you know you’re not getting the right experience you want/not a good fit (at a small agency), to not seem like a flight risk/job hopper? I’m at the 7 month mark and not sure if I should stick it out to hit the 1 year point, before leaving.

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That’s true!

Life’s short..,be happy

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People over obsess about resume gaps. As long as your not a serial hopper I’ve never had issues explaining gaps or a 5 month role.

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recruiters are so blood thirsty rn i don’t think a short stint even looks like you were looking, it looks like you got poached which is a compliment imo

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Oof. That’s tough and I’m in a similar situation (3 mo in, v. small agency) so I’m trying to shake things up with how things a ran and change my job role to suit what I need. It seems to be working thus far. 🤞🏼

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If you aren’t a prolific job hopper, you might be able to get away with being at a place for 10 months.

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Job hopper is such a boomer mentality. Do what you want, life's too short.

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Do what makes you happy. Your employment contract is likely at-will and the company probably wouldn’t hesitate to lay you off if they needed.

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If you are unhappy, move jobs. Don't worry about resume length.

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I've been at my current for 3 months (and knew a month ago it was a dumpster fire to run from). I've been applying and it really hasn't been an issue. When people ask, I tell them exactly why I'm leaving and trying to find a new place. I do genuinely want to find somewhere I can be for a while. As others have said, if you aren't a serial job hopper, you shouldn't have any trouble explaining your desire to leave at less than a year.

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