I& #39;ve talked to many peers that felt too attached and emotionally connected to their first job. It can be exciting and motivating to feel that "family" vibe, but it& #39;s a dangerous slope for burnout and getting burned by the company when your personal identity hinges on your job.

When the ups and downs of your 9-5 impact your emotional and physical wellbeing outside of work, that& #39;s when it& #39;s probably time for a change.

If interviewing feels like a "betrayal" to your coworkers or the org you should probably go do that interview.

I& #39;m sure this transcends "first job" as well! Probably at small, tight knit companies or with long tenures. "First job" is my own experience and common thing I hear in my own peer group.