New Delhi, Sept. 3 -- Job hopping, a popular corporate trend involving frequent job changes, has often led to heated discussion on the Internet. This time, a techie sought help from social media users to weigh the pros and cons of the trend and cited the high cost of living, mass layoffs, and other factors.

"Does job-hopping every 1-2 years actually help your career, or hurt it long-term?" the 25-year-old techie who lives in Bengaluru asked in a viral Reddit post.

Elaborating on the question, the techie said, "Recently, I have observed almost everyone of my age switching jobs every single year or after two years - and it is justified."

The Redditor said that the cost of living in Bengaluru is extremely high, "paying rent here feels lik...