[pearjuice]

Though I like the sentiment of the post, it's funny and maybe remarkable how software engineers are in such a privileged bubble most probably don't even realize. Quitting jobs after a year at arguably the most innovative fintech company because you didn't feel satisfied, taking a vacation, casually mentioning you can "hack" interviews by focusing on leetcode problems for some weekends, working somewhere for 2 days, taking another vacation and then switching to a new job. Probably hopping through a few salary negotiations and gaining tens of thousands of dollars. Be sure to take a moment to realize.

[jmkd]

I didn't enjoy the sentiment of the post as it came across as far too entitled.

- Disappointed that Stripe wouldn't just give him a job and the same pay back. - Referring to the new job as a downgrade when in fact it was simply a bad fit. - Job hopping every 18 months as if that is perfectly acceptable and sustainable for the employers.

[pearjuice]

I don't agree with all his actions but I appreciate the transparency. The writing gives exposure, documentation of his CV and is arguably showcasing a skill. Job hopping isn't sustainable and shouldn't become a permanent pattern, but it's not unacceptable. Early career it's the fastest way to gain salary, experience different kitchens/industries and arguably just how the job economy is; you will not be rewarded for job loyalty so why optimize for it.

[dilyevsky]

Nonsense. There are plenty of white-collar and even some blue-color jobs where it’s the same or even more extreme. Personal anecdote - when i was working low level construction jobs during pre-2008 boom two of my foremen quit without notice to grab a job somewhere else. A lot of companies don’t really optimize for tenured employees anyway so you get what you pay for in a sellers market