When is it time to move on?
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Almost as soon as I get comfortable. Once I know I can do it I start looking for something else, and generally I know roughly what the next step is before taking it. If you feel ready for it, you've probably already waited too long.
It means lots of moving around, a few wrong turns, and pissing off a few employers, but that's life. Im not chasing the money, just chasing a challenge and most people respect that.
It means lots of moving around, a few wrong turns, and pissing off a few employers, but that's life. Im not chasing the money, just chasing a challenge and most people respect that.
It depends on your role and age, but there comes a point where we don't consider people who have had too many jobs. Getting through three or four by thirty is fine, particularly when you can see progression in them, but there comes a point where you know that if someone hasn't committed to longer in another job they won't for us. Replacing people is expensive so it's a big negative sign.
Siscar said:
It depends on your role and age, but there comes a point where we don't consider people who have had too many jobs. Getting through three or four by thirty is fine, particularly when you can see progression in them, but there comes a point where you know that if someone hasn't committed to longer in another job they won't for us. Replacing people is expensive so it's a big negative sign.
I would agree with that...ive been a hiring manager for 15 years now. In your 20's its almost normal to change every few years and advance. But later on when you are established, someone who changes every 2 years can turn out to be a good talker that never really delivers anything....2 years is just long enough to get settled in, have a good run at delivering 12 months business and then if its not that good start looking for something else....someone with a 2 year itch still at 40 years old would probably be better going contracting for themselves
There's no standard answer here. All other things being equal, ie good workplace with fair reward and fun colleagues, I was always happy while I was still learning, developing and feeling challenged. Once I got to "autopilot" mode then that was the signal to look for something new or different. To me the ideal next job is where 50% is new ground and 50% familiar. Hard to get these days as employers want very close fits.
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