Overview
- In a widely shared LinkedIn post, the Shaadi.com founder urged people to stop shaming young professionals for frequent early-career moves.
- He likened the early years to “dating” industries, roles and cultures to find the right fit, encouraging departures when a job does not feel right.
- Mittal advised aggressive exploration between ages 21 and 24, then committing after 25 to a company for about four years.
- He said senior leadership candidates should show at least one four- to five-year stint, arguing it takes a year to learn a job and three to five to grasp an industry.
- The post drew strong engagement on LinkedIn, with supporters praising the balance of exploration and commitment and others noting alternatives like side projects or non-linear paths.