In this market, 1 year. Update your LinkedIn profile and see who contacts you. People with good resumes get contacted 6 months after taking a job, just in case

In this market, 1 year. Update your LinkedIn profile and see who contacts you. People with good resumes get contacted 6 months after taking a job, just in case they don't like it, or it's a contract. That article was written by Mark Suster, smart guy, but he's in startups. Losing a key person from a startup is more painful than most companies. I suggest you start looking now, because to be honest, that bad office environment you describe is becoming very common. You may have a longer search to find a place with cubicles or private offices. In the meantime, buy over the ear hearing protection to block out the noise and discourage interruptions. Also, wake up an hour early to work on your job search and learn new things. If you wait until the end of the day, you won't have the energy.