Career Advice

Job hopping at 25 — am I ruining my career?

by Haiqal Amri·November 14, 2025

Stays under 2 years are the new normal in tech and startup roles. Hiring managers care more about what you accomplished than how long you stayed. The rule of thumb: each move should come with reason.

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Comments (2)

Alexis Chan76

Two years is the new minimum that stops raising eyebrows. Under a year still prompts questions but is becoming normalised.

Azhar B61

Have a clear answer for why you moved each time. Without narrative the hops look reactive, not strategic.