I need some job/career advice - thanks in advance

[BunsGettingFirm]

OK, I'm going to take a slightly different tack. If your job is more technical or functional, then changing jobs often as in every 2-5 year is not a big strike, but if your job is more managerial where having a web of connections, past favors, and future obligations are important, than job hopping basically means you're starting over.

 

[TennisFan]

Thank you all for your advice and perspective. Ultimately, I ended up taking job #2, and as soon as I made the decision a huge weight was lifted, and it feels like the right move in my gut. I handled my departure as professionally as I could. When I told my manager at job #1 that I was leaving, she said she was disappointed but much to my surprise, she also said that if she were in my shoes and if she thought job #2 was the better long term fit, she'd probably make the same move. My last day at job #1 was yesterday and my first day at job #2 is Monday! Ironically, another job I was interviewing for but pulled my name out of when I got job #1, I just found out that the hiring manger who I would have reported to, left for another job...and I can guarantee that if I had taken that job, that the manager wouldn't have given much thought to me coming on board and the committment he made to me.

 

[Brat]

... Ironically, another job I was interviewing for but pulled my name out of when I got job #1, I just found out that the hiring manger who I would have reported to, left for another job...and I can guarantee that if I had taken that job, that the manager wouldn't have given much thought to me coming on board and the committment he made to me.

It took me a moment to figure out what you are saying: You also applied for a position with a third employer. You just learned that the hiring manager for that position is no longer in that role.

You are quite right that the requisition for the position you applied for would be pulled, that the person who replaces that manager would want to make his/her own decision.

Sometimes angels perch on your shoulder. Best wishes for a great career with the employer you have chosen. BTW, you aren't on board yet!!!