How to crush a ‘stepping stone’ job you know you won’t keep

In today’s work landscape, job-hopping has evolved from professional taboo to professional tactic. You could be looking for faster growth or better pay elsewhere, taking “stepping stone” jobs along the way to that goal. Perhaps these roles lay the path to a dream gig, or help you bide time during a personal transition or an industry shift. The downside? Viewing a position as a temporary layover introduces a dangerous career trap: mental disengagement. Stanford Medicine’s occupationa...