Do not stay in the wrong job because you're afraid that leaving will look bad on your résumé.
For years, changing jobs or industries was treated like a character flaw. That idea often benefited companies that wanted employees to stay, not the people whose lives and careers were actually affected.
Yes, employers may value loyalty and longevity. But thoughtful leaders also understand that people sometimes need to try several environments before finding the right fit.
A short tenure is not a reason to remain somewhere you already know is wrong. Make the decision your life needs, then explain it honestly.
The person you marry is the person you fight with. The house you buy is the house you repair. The dream job you take is the job you stress over. Everything comes with an inherent sacrifice—whatever makes us feel good will also inevitably make us feel bad.
@randomrecruiter I just took a new job today. Not as much money as I’d like, but was able to stop home for lunch with my kids and got home way earlier than I used to. About 2 hours. Priceless