It's fair to say it's already been a turbulent time at Tynecastle but the Jambos head into the Christmas schedule sitting in fourth place.
Steven Naismith has had several injury concerns with key figures such as Craig Gordon and Barrie McKay out of action for months but they have still been able to secure a solid league position as they prepare for the next round of fixtures.
Over the years, Hearts have encountered every high and low possible with two recent seasons of relegation for good measure but the ex-Jambos striker is doing well to ensure that does not take place next May. So far we have seen five wins, two draws and five losses this campaign with Naisy hoping the squad's consistency can improve as we head into December.
However, just how does their start to the 2023/24 campaign compare to previous years? Here is where Hearts have sat in the league in Mid-November in all the past ten campaigns...
1. Lawrence Shankland vs Motherwell
Hearts captain Lawrence Shankland celebrates helping his club to fourth place
2. 2013/14: 10th place
Despite Callum Patterson's goals, Hearts were in 10th place with 11 points at this time in the season and it would only get worse.
3. 2014/15: Scottish Championship
Genero Zeefuik ended as the season's top scorer for Hearts. The Jambos achieved promotion back to the top tier league at the first attempt.
4. 2015/16: 2nd
The Hearts sat in second place with Juanma Delgado scoring left, right and centre as the Jambos bounced back from their relegation year.