The Indicator from Planet Money · Friday, September 4, 2026
Rebecca Kehoe of Cornell University suggests that employers should not dismiss job hoppers, as their ability to adapt quickly can be a significant asset, especially in high-stakes roles. However, she notes that changing jobs too frequently may negate these adaptability benefits.
“But employers shouldn't rule out potential hires just because they've hopped around. They come up to speed more quickly. They might adapt more quickly to new collaborative environments.”
“If you are spending so little time in an organization that you're never actually fully figuring out how things work, you might not develop that adaptability benefit because you're sort of avoiding adapting by just leaving before you need to.”