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Hopping too many startups in a row?

20 points 15characters | 3 comments | 21 Oct 24 01:07 UTC | HN request time: 0.583s | source

The last 3 positions I've held have been SWE at relatively small startups. Within 2 years of being at those companies, big changes occurred prompting me to hop for job security (didn't secure next round of funding, C-suite got replaced, etc). For me, this is the nature of startups- fast turnaround and turnover. I thought this was normal until my last interview where a recruiter was looking for stronger explanations as to why I haven't held a position for 3-4 years recently. Being clear that it wasn't a positive sign to them. Is it really that strange, or were they maybe used to bigger company culture and expectations? Not going to risk my own security riding a sinking ship.
1. michpoch ◴[21 Oct 24 10:01 UTC] No.41902469[source]▶
So you switched a company 3 times in the last 2 years and now you’re trying to do it again? That gives roughly 8 months per company. So you onboarded yourself, worked a bit and started sending the CVs again?

That sounds like a huge loss for the employer.

> Being clear that it wasn't a positive sign to them. Is it really that strange, or were they maybe used to bigger company culture and expectations?

The question they’re asking themselves: What is the chance that you’ll be staying with them at least 3 years.

Based on your CV: close to zero.

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2. wkjagt ◴[21 Oct 24 11:12 UTC] No.41902895[source]▶
I think he's saying he has been moving to the next company within 2 years after starting a job. Not all 3 companies in 2 years.
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3. michpoch ◴[21 Oct 24 12:19 UTC] No.41903356[source]▶
Let's wait for them to clarify. If it's 3 companies in 2 years, I'd not bother them. If it's a third company where he's leaving at 1 year 11 months - it'd look completely regular / fine for me.