potoo22@programming.devtoExperienced Devs@programming.dev•Is the old advice to change companies every two-ish years still the best practice for career advancement?English
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1 year agoIf you want more money and aren’t happy with your job, then yes. Look for a new position after 2 years.
If you’re on the young side, you should aim for financial stability since you’re starting lower. Once you get to a good place financially, then you can settle in if you find a job you like.
I’m doing well financially, with a house and decent disposal income. My current job isn’t too demanding, is flexible with my time, and let’s me work from home without surveillance software. I could make more money in a different job, but I feel it’ll be hard to find another employer who isn’t profits before employees. So I think I’m good and settled in this position.
These are all great. I’ll be saving these in a file next to my resumes.