re: What do you define as job hopper?

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Changing jobs every 3-5 years is in general an employees best move. I've read studies that say a white collar employee will leave 500k-1mm on the table over the course of a career if they don't change jobs for more pay. Sitting at a job and waiting for an employer to give you a raise for good performance is a fools errand.

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Unless your boss has fast tracked you for upper management this is the answer.

Maximize your learning and productivity for 2.5 years and then start examining your options. The money you are paid is an employer valuation of how you are spending your professional life. If you aren't working for an ethical nonprofit you should adjust your job to maximize your valuation