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Michael Seibel

10/20/23

@ Y Combinator

Job hopping every 12 to 18 months can hinder your career growth and expertise, making it difficult to build a successful career.

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YC

Should You Quit Your Job At A Unicorn?

@ Y Combinator

10/20/23

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YC

Y Combinator Cast

11/02/23

@ Y Combinator

Sometimes, you may need to take a step back in your career to move forward, such as switching to a job with better compensation and opportunities.

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Sam Altman

11/09/18

@ Y Combinator

Taking a year off between jobs can be incredibly beneficial; it allows for exploration, learning, and reconnecting with life.

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Sheryl Sandberg

06/02/17

@ Stanford Graduate School of Business

Careers are like a jungle gym, not a ladder. It's important to move sideways and explore different opportunities rather than just aiming to climb up.

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Drew Houston

02/24/17

@ Y Combinator

Your role as a CEO evolves every six months to a year, and skills that were beneficial at one stage may hinder you at the next.

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Ben Horowitz

04/21/17

@ Y Combinator

We value employees who stay with the company, so if you're planning to leave within 18 months, don't join us; our policy is designed to protect those who commit long-term.

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Keith Rabois

04/20/17

@ Y Combinator

When hiring, consider both the company's growth rate and the individual's learning curve; if an employee's growth outpaces the company's, they can continue in their role.

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Sheryl Sandberg

06/02/17

@ Stanford Graduate School of Business

If you plan out your career too rigidly, it will be boring, and you'll miss out on the exciting opportunities that haven't been invented yet.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

04/01/22

@ Y Combinator

Hedging bets by keeping multiple options open can hinder a founder's ability to excel, as it's difficult to be great at several things simultaneously.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

11/02/23

@ Y Combinator

To assess if you're in a bad situation, consider the opportunity cost of staying versus exploring other job options.