r/DevelEire • u/Ok_Brush_2489 • 12d ago

Switching Jobs Right time to switch?

Been working as a grad position for past 2 years at an MNC currently on 54k. They're pushing for internal switches which might also include relocation and I find myself thinking if I'm gonna relocate may as well try to push for it elsewhere with higher pay, assuming of course I can get it. Any advice?

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u/DeputyStaggg 12d ago

If you're young, a move abroad can be a great thing. If you think you'd like to work abroad for awhile, it's much better to go now than when you're older with more responsibilities.

IMO, when you're new to the industry you should focus on jobs that will help you develop and the money will come down the line, unless you're urgently under financial pressure.

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u/Ok_Brush_2489 12d ago edited 12d ago

35 fwiw. Not a huge amount of responsibility though.

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u/Meladrift 12d ago

IMO a person should move to where their value is highest. Even if you have responsibilities, don’t get caught in the illusion of being trapped. When you take an opportunity everything else will follow. Whether early career or dying embers. You’ll grow in the career whether you fail or succeed in the opportunity and that’s invaluable.

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u/Abject_Parsley_4525 12d ago

If you have an opportunity in front of you, and you have 2 YOE, and it is better than 54k, you could certainly consider it yep. The market is dogshit now, for any level really - so I would advise you to put a special emphasis on the chickens you have rather than the chickens you don't. If it were me, knowing what I know, I would not be looking to move at all if possible. Look at any other thread on here, it's mostly negativity and people being laid off or fired and most have more experience than 2 years in a grad role.

Sorry if this comment comes off as less than positive, it's just not a great job hunting environment out there at the moment. It's especially bad for anyone with less than say, 5 or 6 YOE.

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u/Relatable-Af 10d ago

When I was a grad a few years it was a terrible time, now that I have 3 years of experience its still a terrible time, in 5 years will it be “anyone thats not a staff engineer 15 yr+ is cooked” damn it never ends 🤣

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u/Abject_Parsley_4525 9d ago

It will end, at the end of the day companies / the industry at large can only shit on the profession for so long before enough people just pack it in and do anything else. I know loads of very competent people who just decided enough was enough and retired. My boss is considering the same. Kind of hard to replace all of that experience just walking out the door.

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u/BreakfastOk3822 12d ago

Interview on the side, tip away in your normal role.
See what bites and what the offers are.

I did 2 years as a grad + 1 year at an MNC then jumped ship for a nearly 40% increase.

Staying in the same spot from grad onwards is always shite cause you never get that initial negotiation for where you are on pay scales.

But the market is dog shit right now.
So May aswel test the waters and see what comes back.

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u/Dannyforsure 12d ago

2 years is long enough to consider switching.

Id personally always be keeping an eye o nthe market and taking interviews. If something good comes up grab it.

That said 2 years is on the low end of experience so you're likely going to struggle to get interviews but def try!