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0 pointsjstx14y ago0 comments

I didn't mean to come across confrontational, I really don't think that you can do much either way. For example:

> I'd double my job-searching efforts, to have to option of leaving within a year or two.

Job searching doesn't work that way - if it goes well you'll end up with a bunch of offers that you'll need to accept or reject within some time frame; you don't get to bank all the offers you get and use them in two years.

It's always good to be employable, have relevant skills, be able to interview well etc. - this applies to good and bad markets.

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joconde4y ago

> I didn't mean to come across confrontational

Me neither :)

> Job searching doesn't work that way - if it goes well you'll end up with a bunch of offers that you'll need to accept or reject them within some time frame

In that situation, I would be ready to accept leaving in a few months. I would prefer to wait, but not if it brings salaries down significantly.

> It's always good to be employable, have relevant skills, be able to interview well etc. - this applies to good and bad markets.

That's good advice. I'll keep looking, but there's a difference between keeping an eye on the market and preparing to leave quickly.

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