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jgakenhe3-Jun-16 6:49
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Yes, you should always look for opportunities and create a career path for yourself, based upon the things you are strong and enjoy doing. If you don't like where things are heading with your correct employer, then your eyes should be wide open.

With that said, employers don't like it when potential employees have a bunch of short stints, they like people to stick around for 3 to 5 years. They do expect younger and junior level people to have short stints as they are just starting out. In my case, I am middle aged and looking for stability; so I work at a big company and would never consider consulting unless I get laid off or if I become a programming guru overnight!
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