I think a better title is, "What to do if you find yourself working at a dysfunctional company."
You may have started at a wonderful company that is acquired or for some other reason becomes dysfunctional. The place isn't dangerous, and the pay covers the bills, but you are losing market value (skills are dated, less relevant). Changing jobs is a pain, it could be bad timing for some reason, and perhaps you lack the experience or training (certs) you want at the next place. You may be jumping out of one pot into another, or worse, into the fire itself. In this case, this approach makes sense to me.
However, I have to agree with the majority of the comments, avoid getting into one in the first place. Don't seek them out, and if you arrive and it's bad, get out quick.
You may have started at a wonderful company that is acquired or for some other reason becomes dysfunctional. The place isn't dangerous, and the pay covers the bills, but you are losing market value (skills are dated, less relevant). Changing jobs is a pain, it could be bad timing for some reason, and perhaps you lack the experience or training (certs) you want at the next place. You may be jumping out of one pot into another, or worse, into the fire itself. In this case, this approach makes sense to me.
However, I have to agree with the majority of the comments, avoid getting into one in the first place. Don't seek them out, and if you arrive and it's bad, get out quick.