The optics of leaving half way through the development of a big project looks much worse than leaving after it's completed. Hiring managers question why people

The optics of leaving half way through the development of a big project looks much worse than leaving after it's completed. Hiring managers question why people leave. I would be surprised if there wasn't a large number of people moving on in their career after working on and launching a big title like AC:Valhalla or FC6. That seems like the ideal time to find a new role at a higher level, using your latest credit to leverage a better package somewhere new, especially if you're a "top 25" person on the team.