Leaving a job for a potentially better opportunity after 6 months: OK or no? someone I trust is referring me to their company for a same-level role. they offer 401K match and my current company doesn't. New company does vacation and sick leave and my company is "unlimited" style. have not had an interview yet but I have a good shot given the reference.

Don't come here seeking answers to questions you already know.

If it's an opportunity you want then burn the bridge, but don't come back in a month bitching about it.

Own your choices, we all have our own to make.

As long as you didn't leave the previous job after 6 months too, and the one before that, it should be fine

@sariel

I don't think leaving equals burning bridges to the point where you couldn't get rehired.
At my company we've had good people who left after 6 months and we would hire them again if they wanted to return later.

Sure it's a bummer when someone leaves quickly.

But if they wanted to return - there are big potential savings by re-hiring someone who's already been interviewed, vetted, approved and knows the company and codebase somewhat. Instead of a new person.

I've seen people leave for a better job within a month