Ask HN: Should I interview for new jobs or stay put? Details inside

7 points by is-is-odd 3 years ago | 6 comments

- new grad

- started 6 months ago

- company stock has plummeted 90%

- company never been profitable

- company did layoffs recently but no tech roles impacted

- newest team member so likely earliest to get cut?

What does HN recommend? I don’t have much experience so I think finding a new job will be a struggle in this economy.

codingdave 3 years ago |

You haven't told us the most important details:

Do you enjoy it there? Are you happy with the work? With the compensation? If you rode it out and got laid off, do you have a few months savings to live on while you grab the next gig?

If you are miserable and stressed, leave. If you are happy and enjoy it but just want a safety net in case of layoffs, stash some savings and keep going.

ipaddr 3 years ago |

At 6 months I would stay for another 6 months at least and see how the market is. If an offer falls in your lap you could consider it.

dudul 3 years ago |

Start interviewing. Always be interviewing. It helps you practice and if SHTF you're already ahead.

thevagrant 3 years ago |

You may find they lay off senior people before new grads, if there is an attempt to reduce costs

joshxyz 3 years ago |

always have extra funds for getting a new job and always keep improving yourself and stacking up things you can put in your resume so interviews will be a lay up

joshxyz 3 years ago | |

another risky approach is to stay and try to analyze the business itself, why are we not profitable, what are the xyz steps to get there, what are the thingsi n my control that can let me fulfill this steps. grass is greener where you water it, some risks have great rewards, others dont.