Thinking about changing jobs? Use this decision framework to evaluate salary, career trajectory, risk, and timing. AI-powered analysis for senior professionals.
Staying in the same role for more than 3-4 years can signal stagnation to future employers. But the bigger cost is invisible: salary compression. Internal raises typically average 3-5% annually, while external moves command 15-25% increases. Over 5 years, that gap compounds to €50,000-€100,000 in lost earnings for senior professionals.
Every job change should be evaluated on four dimensions: compensation (is the total package at least 15% better?), career trajectory (does the title or scope meaningfully expand?), learning (will you develop new capabilities?), and market positioning (does this move strengthen your resume narrative?). A move that scores well on 3 of 4 is worth pursuing.
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Analyze now →Don't change jobs purely for salary if your current role is building strategic capabilities you need. Don't change during a company's growth phase where your equity or promotion timeline is about to materialize. And don't change if you've been in the role less than 18 months — it creates a job-hopping narrative that senior hiring committees penalize.
The best time to change is when you're in a position of strength — delivering results, not escaping problems. This gives you negotiation leverage and prevents desperation-driven decisions. If you're unhappy, fix what you can first. If the issues are structural (bad leadership, no growth path, compensation ceiling), then it's time to move.
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