Even if it were, it can anchor your next role at a much higher place. Compare job hopping and seeing 15+% base salary bumps each hop to possible, but not defin

Even if it were, it can anchor your next role at a much higher place. Compare job hopping and seeing 15+% base salary bumps each hop to possible, but not definite (often meager) raises + possible bonuses: rarely is the prospect (gamble) of a bonus worth the career trajectory + salary hit.