Realistically speaking how long should you stay in a job before switching? Minimum length your next employer won't mark it as a red flag?

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2 yrs

1yr minimum, 2yrs or more is ideal.

But if you know how to frame it, less time won't be a big problem.

In my searching I found this varied radically by individual / company.

Traditionalists will say 2+ years

Others wont care unless its a repetitive pattern.

I err the other way. I dont hire people who gut out bad situations. Its my job to keep you challenged and empowered

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