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Is Switching Jobs Too Often a Bad Thing?

Posted by Cliff on from the do-you-have-to-settle-somewhere-careerwise dept.

Career Hot Potato asks: "I've been out of school for little more than a year and I have only good things to say about the job market. So far, there doesn't seem to be any lack of demand for a good .NET developer. I've got to admit, though, I feel a little disloyal at this point. Several great job offers have come my way and I've taken them. My resume is starting to make me look a bit restless and it worries me. Until now I've just chalked it up to 'I'm just settling in,' but now another opportunity has been dropped into my lap. Would I be digging my own grave by taking this job? It'd be my fourth job in 16 months but each offered a promotion and a 30% to 40% raise. I know better than to put a price on job satisfaction but I'm pretty certain I'd be happy there. Is being branded as a 'hot potato' enough to keep you from switching? What's your price on this stigma?"

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  1. Good .NET developers? by Whiney+Mac+Fanboy · · Score: 5, Funny

    So far, there doesn't seem to be any lack of demand for a good .NET developer.

    Excellent! What's the market like for evil .NET developers?

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  2. Yes by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    Is Switching Jobs Too Often a Bad Thing?

    Yes, doing anything too often is a bad thing.

    Hope that helps.
  3. Girl hopping is bad for marriage by nacturation · · Score: 5, Funny

    I've been out of my parent's basement for little more than a year and I have only good things to say about the dating market. So far, there doesn't seem to be any lack of demand for a good geek. I've got to admit, though, I feel a little disloyal at this point. Several girls have come my way and I've taken them. My list of ex-girlfriends is starting to make me look a bit restless and it worries me. Until now I've just chalked it up to 'It's just hormones,' but now another chick has been dropped into my lap. Would I be digging my own grave by taking this girl? It'd be only my fourth time speaking to a woman in 19 years but each offered benefits and a 30% to 40% increase in cup size. I know better than to put a price on satisfaction but I'm pretty certain I'd be happy with her even though all I ever do with girls is hold hands. Is being branded as a 'hot potato' enough to keep you from switching? What's your price on this stigma?

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