I’m a 29-year-old female engineer who recently completed my PhD at 26. Since then, I've been moving quickly through my career, spending about 20 months at my first job where I earned $80k, a year at my second job making $120k, and now I'm four months into my third role with a salary of $200k. While I’m proud of my salary growth, I’m starting to worry that my job-hopping might raise red flags for recruiters. I’ve worked in both the aviation and nuclear sectors, but I often feel burnt out around the six-month mark in each position. I really want to stay in my current job longer because I know frequent changes can look bad on a resume. However, I’m already feeling that urge to look for new opportunities again. I’m curious about how long I should ideally stay in my current role to be seen as stable in the eyes of recruiters. I’ve read mixed opinions on this, with some saying that staying for 3-5 years is ideal, while others suggest that changing jobs every 18-24 months is acceptable. I think my burnout stems from being the youngest on my teams and feeling the pressure to prove myself quickly, which can be exhausting. I want to hear from others who have faced similar challenges and how they managed to cope without quitting. Just to clarify, I spent four years as a research assistant before my first job, earning $2k a month. I’ve been at my current job for six months and don’t plan on leaving right now, but I’m seeking advice on how to navigate this situation.