[aqsis]

I wouldn't stress it too much. It used to be that a lots of places on your work history was frowned upon, but in my experience as a hirer, it's not such a big deal these days. It shouldn't affect your hireability in the future in any measurable way.

[greenie_beans]

what about for a junior dev? i've been at my first real development job for five months (before this job, i was doing web design with html and css but not actual development). i'm not happy with the mentorship i'm receiving. i want to find another job so i don't miss out on crucial mentoring at this early stage in my career. would it look bad to a recruiter if i've only been here for 5 months? in my time here, i've been productive and contributed (far past their expectations), so it's not like i'm wasting my current company's time. i just want to learn the craft of good software development and not learn bad habits, and don't think that will happen here.

[algaeontoast]

I’m in your exact position, it’s okay to leave. Life is too short to work for shitty people / orgs.

Best of luck!

[greenie_beans]

thanks! ditto