Would it look bad on my resume if I quit my current job to go elsewhere?

I just graduated from college in May 2015. My first job I had for 5 months and I hated it, so I quit. My 2nd job is my current job, which I absolutely love, except for one thing: my boss! My boss is super triggering.

I want to quit. I just don't know if it'll look bad on my resume for having 3 jobs in a span of 1.5 years. (I've had this job for 11 months. Yay.)

But let me say this: these 2 companies have been trying to hire me for the past year. They are both top 5 tech companies in the world, and getting a job at either prestigious company does great things for your career.

On the other hand, let's say I get a job offer but don't like the job responsibilities. Would it be advisable to ask my company to "price match" the proposed salary and proposed job title? It seems kind of "threatening" in a way, but if it works, then I'll be a lot happier. My boss already screwed me out of a promotion (because he's mean and doesn't like the fact I have mood swings, even though I'm a top performer). Also, I know my current title is not reflective of my capabilities. I'm certain I'd get a better job title at either of these companies based on my talents and skills. (I had a better title at my old job, but I was desperate for a job, so I just took the sh#tty title.)

I just don't want to be seen as "job hopping". I would have never quit my first job if it weren't for the fact they lied about what job I would be doing. (They told me one thing verbally, but then changed everything (responsibilities, location, start date, etc) 1 month before I was set to start when I went to sign all the paperwork. The only thing they DIDNT change was my salary.) So I learned a hard lesson there: make sure everything is written in a legal document first.

I just think this is a once in a lifetime opportunity. And since both of these companies offer scholarships for the mentally ill, I think I could be open about my BP with them, which is an added plus.

[hopeless2015]

It sounds like if you went to either company you'd be taking a step forward for yourself and your career...I don't think that looks bad at all and to be expected of someone starting out on their career path

[scatterbrained04]

Not necessarily. If you were to quit and then go interview with a company that wasn't recruiting you, then yes, it'd look bad. But if you already mostly have a job lined up, as long as you stay there a good long while, it should be ok. Employers mostly want to know why you leave places so quickly. There's a big difference in being there short-term because you got fired or couldn't get along with people versus being there short-term because you are bettering yourself. Companies do want to know that their investment in you isn't going to leave them hanging 6 months from now though.

I'm rambling. Does this make any sense?

[BeyondtheRainbow]

(Writing on a lot of percocet so forgive errors please).

The field you are in has a lot to do with how this is perceived. In my field there is a severe shortage of qualified and experienced people and so you are constantly being recruited. It is unusual to not move around quite a bit. They did ask in interviews why each job was left but nobody ever was concerned and I changed jobs about once every 18 months-2 years. Twice I was fired and even then I had new jobs within a couple of weeks and didn't have problems about having left 2 jobs in a row less than a year apart (obviously I didn't brag about having been fired but there were issues that made it so I could talk about why I left).

So my guess is if you're being recruited that moving around may just be part of your field that is acceptable. I'd look around and see how long your co-workers have been where you are now as a partial indicator.

[JustJace2u]

At this point in your life I wouldn't sweat it, especially if it's something you really think you'd want.

I think you should follow your heart. If I were in your situation, I'd take the better job but that's just me.

Years and years ago I got a good job with good pay at a very large and still growing banking company. People were being promoted quickly and I was told right out the gate that I would go great places in the company. While I was still in training at this company another company I wanted to work with for years held a large career fair. I was offered a job with them making less money with less benefits....but something told me I should take the position. I typed up my resignation and gave compliments to the many trainers and managers. The company decided to pay me for the 2 weeks and said continuing training seemed pointless but they said they'd welcome me back with open arms if I decided to come back in the future....I was so worried I was making the wrong choice but went with my gut. 6 months after I took the new job, the bank went completely under due to the financial crisis and everyone in the company lost their job. I worked for the company I chose for 11 years and felt very grateful and lucky for making the switch.

Good luck with your decision.

[Unrigged64072835]

I would go with what will help you the most. Sticking with a job to rack up time isn't going to help if you have a boss that will shoot you down the tubes.

[Gabyunbound]

I would spin it in the interview. You could tell them that you left because you were looking to move forward in your career, for example. Or it wasn't a good fit for you and think x company would be a better fit. Good luck!

[Sad Mermaid]

You have been with the company for 11 months. This means that you started in Nov 2015. On your resume it will be a year (and likely it will be a year in reality because it will take you some time to switch to one of the two great employers). There is nothing to be worried about if you are young and switched after one full year on a job; go for it.

[Tucson]

Of course you are job hopping. What else would you call it? It is the reason that matters. But if I were you, I would not do it again. So make sure you are going to the right job for you. Having a job for only one year requires a very good reason for the change. I am from the computer world when I say this. Furthermore, if you are not getting along with your boss, in other words if your work is not highly regarded, they may not match the pay and instead they may be willing to let you go. Also do not expect the smaller company to match the pay that a much larger company can provide you. Remember that there will always be future opportunities for the well regarded worker. Do not let your employer know that you are looking for another job possibility.

FWIW

Tucson

I worked as a biotech recruiter for a startup during its entire six-month lifespan several years ago, and job-hopping is an automatic resume red flag for many companies, and like Tucson said, you are indeed job-hopping. A company wants to know that if they put the money and effort involved in recruiting and hiring you, you will prove a good return on their investment.

Your BP diagnosis is potentially prejudicial private health information. Beware the stigma. If I was interviewing a prospective hire with even a couple job-hops on their resume and a bipolar diagnosis pinned to their lapel, I would bet hard that they would soon be hopping out of the job for which they were interviewing. As brilliant and as perfectly-suited for the job they might have seemed, I would hear in my head Rutger Hauer from Blade Runner: "The candle that burns twice as bright lasts half as long."

[bizi]

I would not bring up the bipolar label....there are threads on this topic already.

I think that you have made it 11 months is great!
If your boss is the main reason why you are leaving/ wanting to leave then more money from them will not change your boss.
keep us posted.
bizi

[jpb4815]

Blue, My first computer job lasted 11 months before I got fired because they got ahold of my medical records and found out I am bi polar. Not legal but the found a way to do it. My next employer where I still am doubled my salary and welcomed me and my MI with open arms. It is possible to find a healthy work environment. I have the freedom to work from home when I am depressed, have arrangements with my managers manager. She has a sister with BP disorder so she gets it. At your stage in your career it is not unheard of the find another better job and move on. The one thing that I would stress is that you emphasise that you are looking for more opportunities to learn your craft. Recruiters love to hear this. One caveat I will give, DON'T go work for google, they will chew you up and spit you out. That is not a good place for us with BP. Best of luck for you.

Thanks guys

The 2 companies are actually Amazon and Facebook, both of whom have offices in Boston. I've heard bad things about Google too, jpb. My friend's cousin got fired from there for not working 60 hrs a week, which is insane.

I definitely have no interest in Google. They're mean for sure. But I'm sorry your old company was a POS too.

Amazon has asked me 4 times to do an interview with them. They've been asking for a year now, and I turned them down 3 times before (lol). Facebook has asked me twice since March 2016, and I'm going to an invitation-only networking event later in the month.

I did send my resume, and I've decided to leave off the crappy job on my resume. I've read that jobs which lasted 6 months or less can be excluded to avoid the issue of job hopping accusations. Not that Amazon really gives a sh#t, but you know.

I think my current job is awesome, but I'm totally getting screwed because of my new boss, so it's not worth staying unless I can find an internal job. Before these 2 crappy jobs, tho, I had stayed at my other job for 3 years.