Share your experience (SDE): Staying at same company vs moving around

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As a SDE/SDM we have ample opportunities to stay and thrive/relax at the same company vs moving around. How do you guys feel about it ? I think in the long term there might not be much difference in total earnings(might be wrong).

Can you guys share your experience and regrets.

ghdXa241 · Accepted Answer

I've been at the same shop for ~4 years and the pace is great. I may be in the minority though because our company is only 6 ppl and we outsource work when needed. We dont want a big team. Some ppl like that though. No one is busting my chops to fill 40hrs of work with 10 diff projects. It's quality over quantity and I have a great relationship with the president.

Thought about leaving for a job at Chase, big bucks, fast lifestyle in the city, but I like the burbs and working from home is sweet. I make enough to do what I want so no complaints.

fosterdrive · Answer

I work for the govt. (now) so pay is decent, esp for where I live (NM). Before this job, I worked 6m-1yr long contract jobs. Not the sexiest type of work, but I enjoyed the diversity of projects and the pace. Make money, then take a break, then get back to the grind.

qwertyCoder · Answer

Depends what you're going for. If you want work-life balance (WLB) vs rapid career growth is the biggest differentiator. For WLB, stay at the same company and be selective which projects you want to join. You have existing relationships so you don't need to put in a ton of effort to network and build up your reputation. For rapid career growth, optimize for projects and companies that are growing rapidly. Switch companies or teams every 2-3 years or sooner if you don't foresee growth.

Mix and match these strategies to get your desired mix of WLB.

Share your experience (SDE): Staying at same company vs moving around

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