Re:Ask HN: What would you consider “too short” and “too long...
by xgouchet on Thursday December 01, 2016 @12:11PM
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I think that depending on your background, experience and ambitions, your mileage may vary.
All in all, I think that less than a year is too short. Less than a year will mean that you may not have learnt enough at the position you were holding.
As for too long, I'd say 7 years. Starting at the same (or similar) position the same company will mean that you've become too specialised, especially in the way you do things and you'll have a hard time adapting to a new company, environment, team etc...
Of course these can vary if you're particularly active in side projects or communities that will increase your experience, and thus, value.
All in all, I think that less than a year is too short. Less than a year will mean that you may not have learnt enough at the position you were holding.
As for too long, I'd say 7 years. Starting at the same (or similar) position the same company will mean that you've become too specialised, especially in the way you do things and you'll have a hard time adapting to a new company, environment, team etc...
Of course these can vary if you're particularly active in side projects or communities that will increase your experience, and thus, value.