Accidental discovery of a career hack? Employee quits stable job for flashy startup role, returns months later to same desk with an 8% raise
Published on: May 24, 2026, 1:41 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
A Reddit user who quit a stable job for a higher-paying startup role says the move backfired after “inept and clueless” leadership overwhelmed staff. Months later, the employee returned to the same company, same desk, and same coworkers, but with an 8% pay raise, sparking debate online about whether job-hopping has become an accidental career hack.
