My career has also gone very well in this time period by slacking on my previous job and using the extra time to get my current job. Per minute spent, I think it's more cost effective to look for a new job. Companies hate loyalty now.

I don't even sugar coat the "no" anymore. When the next company calls, all they're going to share is how long I worked there.

Here's a Venn Diagram:

(me) [alienation] (my labor)