Short stints later in one’s career can simply mean that person has the experience to quickly identify a dead end role and the network and resume to easily jump

Short stints later in one’s career can simply mean that person has the experience to quickly identify a dead end role and the network and resume to easily jump to something better. I understand this can look like a “weaker hire” to an employer but as an older engineer in this industry, my radar for BS is keen and I don’t want to waste my time at a place where I know I won’t have an impact.