I’ve stayed at most of my jobs for 3+ years, and it’s something I’ve always felt proud of. But lately, I’m wondering if that loyalty is hurting me. Some newer roles seem to expect constant movement, fast pivots, and a “what’s next” mentality. For recruiters: does staying too long somewhere now look like stagnation?

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Good question, I also found myself thinking about it. My reasoning is, am I a different person compared to 1 - 2 years ago? Could I take on more responsibility / do something more / show that I've grown somehow in those 3 years? It doesn't mean that I switched job, it can also happen internally, but if it doesn't, it does mean that you made yourself comfortable and the world made some steps forward in the meantime. 2 years are a long time!

It depends on your next role and the company you are targeting, suppose that you git the role at SpaceX, if you left early, its actually a red flag that you couldn't make it the premier job destination

I also wonder how much you should let how the story looks on the resume dictate your decision

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