Is it bad to leave my first "career" job after 8 months?

Question

I am a journalist with a BS in Journalism and a M.S. in New Media. I have had 5 internships. I had a 6 month internship after I graduated in May 07 and now I am in my first full-time job. I've been at my job since December 07. I applied to a job in a school system doing design work. I wasn't looking for a job but a friend forwarded me this job description It was too good of a job to not apply too. I now have an interview next week. If I get an offer is it bad to leave my first job after 8 months. I work at a newspaper the job security these days are not great at all and I work with web design and video so I can get a job with other companies, Ultimately I want to be an English/Journalism teacher and will go back to school to get certification in the near future. With all that said is it a good idea to leave this job that I've been at 8 months to go to a new one that will allow me to do more design work and pays $8000 more a year. How long if i got the job would I have to work at the second job? (I do plan on going to get teacher certification soon) Thanks for your help in advance!

Answer 1

No, but you don't want to leave a second job after a similiar span of time -- that starts to look suspicious -- so make sure you think you can stay with teh second job for a while (ideally, 2+ years). Of course, if you are going to leave the corporate world for teaching, all of this is somewhat less relevant, but no point burning bridges. Good luck!  

Answer 2

I never think it's bad to advance to a position that pays better and offers the opportunity to work more in the area you enjoy. I say go for it.

....unless you have signed a contract when hired, there's no reason you should feel obligated to stay anywhere...just be sure to give proper notice