Is it okay to be a job hopper?

Wondering consensus on job-hopping when the opportunity is presented. On the one hand I think it reflects poorly on your character if you haven't stayed with a company for a year but on the other I think its less important than if you are a good fit for the job. Ultimately from my experience people in Finance are opportunistic and can likely understand leaving a job for something better regardless of the timing.

Looking to crowd source some opinions (hopefully from higher-ups) on what they think about resumes with some hopping around and whether or not that should be on your mind when thinking about opportunities.

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"" Ultimately from my experience people in Finance are opportunistic

Ok prospect.

Reputation is everything. Why would someone hire you if there's a recurring pattern of you leaving after a few months?

 

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