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You don't find "returning to work" has a stigma with the bouncing around?

Meaning, startup to "big corp" or "any company" doesn't mind you were bouncing around.

I'm just curious how dev's go through the interview/hiring process with the jumping around like that. As a more Operations dude, it hurts me pretty badly, even though I "jump" a lot with startups. Requires more explanation.



It all comes down to the messaging / how you position yourself when you interview. If each 1-2 year stint was a good learning experience and that made you a better ops / dev, then you need to present that on your resumes / cover letters. Also, ideally while doing startups, you've also met a ton of people where you know that if the current project doesn't work out you can always work with / for one of them!


+1. I've never really worked outside of startups and there's always somebody who needs an engineer even if it's pseudo temporary.


You just need to be able to construct a persuasive narrative. Not, "I hated it and so I left" but more "the new gig offered me opportunities not available". I've bounced around a fair amount between long-term gigs, and it's never really been a problem.


Not really. I've never worked for a giant corporation...




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