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by rightbyte 2198 days ago
Sure changing job is good for everyone given that you have the wrong programmer on the wrong post.

Likewise a OK programmer at their present job is worth maybe half a year to 2 year in salary in company or narrow product specific knowledge, for the company.

The way changing company gives raises doesn't make sense for the company losing an employee. The employee is worth more for the prior employer than the new. And the new employer's present employees are worth more than the new.