Well, live by the sword, die by the sword.
Technology is an interesting beast, it's good money when you stay up to date, and it can bite hard if you don't.
This guy didn't stay up to date, and he isn't alone - just ask the recording industry and their cohorts.
I guess 'Tony' will have to go back to his old job, selling real estate..
How often you spend working for a company before switching jobs might ultimately depend on what you want to do with your career.
If you find yourself moving around a lot (by choice or by necessity), it might be better for you to become a contractor. It allows you the freedom to pick and choose jobs (if you're any good), and you get paid a very decent rate (if you're any good). People tend to understand* that contractors have a pick-and-mix resume.
However, if you one day want to be a CTO or CIO, you mostly likely need to build up a history of leadership and vision and, importantly, commitment (the best ones, in my experience, have these qualities) - which could be seen by some to be inconsistent with chopping and changing jobs too often.
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Well, live by the sword, die by the sword. Technology is an interesting beast, it's good money when you stay up to date, and it can bite hard if you don't. This guy didn't stay up to date, and he isn't alone - just ask the recording industry and their cohorts. I guess 'Tony' will have to go back to his old job, selling real estate..
How often you spend working for a company before switching jobs might ultimately depend on what you want to do with your career. If you find yourself moving around a lot (by choice or by necessity), it might be better for you to become a contractor. It allows you the freedom to pick and choose jobs (if you're any good), and you get paid a very decent rate (if you're any good). People tend to understand* that contractors have a pick-and-mix resume. However, if you one day want to be a CTO or CIO, you mostly likely need to build up a history of leadership and vision and, importantly, commitment (the best ones, in my experience, have these qualities) - which could be seen by some to be inconsistent with chopping and changing jobs too often.