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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It will bite you when it becomes excessive. Eventually, companies won’t hire you when you become a serial job hopper, or at least a lot of doors will close.

I wouldn’t give you a chance at my firm. 4 jobs in 3 years? I’d assume you got let go. [/quote]

I had 4 jobs in 12 years.  3-4 years at each (just started #4).  Long enough to learn a lot and add significant value and justify the investment with me, but each time I saw something that was a better fit and went for it.  Is what it is, no regrets.

I am now pretty high level without ever being promoted.  Big issue is what if you are doing great but you have a boss and there is no indication they intend to retire or die?  Reality is most efficient way to move up is out.

I am not a purposeful climber even I am not gunning for CEO I just wanted a certain income and interesting work and reasonable hours and it took a lot of effort and competitive resume before it all came together.  If employer #1 could have arranged that for me I'd still be there now.

With a new job every year though I would wonder what's going on.  Are all those moves really steps up?  If so you should be the CEO now![/quote]

3-4 years is not “hop”. I am exactly in your shoes, I did have to go to a smaller company /less prestige firm to upgrade title, so I don’t think my current role will necessarily translate into an equivalent in a big company.[/quote]

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