Top talent now leaves AI-native companies after just 1-2 years
petergyang · x · 2026-11-04
Peter Yang observes a shift in workplace culture: staying under 2-3 years at a company used to brand you a job hopper, but at AI-native companies it's increasingly normal for highly talented people to leave after 1-2 years or less. He notes people leave for many reasons, but wonders how sustainable these jobs are, especially for parents.
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