[ericb]

Developers often quit managers rather than companies. I find how long I stay is related to how progressive the culture is.

Examples of progressive management: Good work from home policy, lack of 70's butts in seats mentality, no death marches, no stack rankings, a no-assholes policy, leadership with a vision, legal carve-outs for your side projects, evaluation based on achievement rather than superficial factors.

All things being equal, those things keep me around. Without them, I'll be looking.