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re: Do you have a friend that changes jobs…constantly? (Or maybe it’s you?)
Posted on 12/27/21 at 9:40 am to concrete_tiger
Posted on 12/27/21 at 9:40 am to concrete_tiger
I worked with a guy 20 years ago who at the time was probably about 40 years old. He told me he changed jobs every 2 years his whole career and had a recruiter he tipped to help find him jobs in construction (management level). We crossed paths twice and he followed this path until his kids all graduated then he got a job in Florida near the beach and decided to keep it for the past 5 years I’d say. He was good at his job but was an HR nightmare for things he said but with each new job usually meant more money and perks including relocation assistance and/or housing. He played the system and never showed loyalty and companies still hired him. He once told me that if a company only gives you a 3% raise each year then they don’t value you and you should find someone else who did so that’s why he always looked for new work to give him at least 5% or more each time.
I couldn’t do this but watching him grow in his career despite knowing he won’t stick around long actually impressed me.
I couldn’t do this but watching him grow in his career despite knowing he won’t stick around long actually impressed me.
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Posted on 12/27/21 at 11:28 am to Clark W Griswold
What rewards does your current employer give to you for staying more than six years?
At Year Six, with my current employer, you are vested to the max for 401k and have unlocked the max amount of Paid Time Off a year.
If you aren’t moving upward or getting reconsidered for more than a cost of living increase each year, you should absolutely leave if something better comes along.
At Year Six, with my current employer, you are vested to the max for 401k and have unlocked the max amount of Paid Time Off a year.
If you aren’t moving upward or getting reconsidered for more than a cost of living increase each year, you should absolutely leave if something better comes along.
Posted on 12/27/21 at 11:28 am to concrete_tiger
I am a recruiter, for some industries it's pretty customary to switch every two years (especially if they are young). A big red flag is if they are still doing this well into their 40's.
Posted on 12/27/21 at 11:37 am to fallguy_1978
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Occasionally I'll interview someone that's had like 9 jobs and they are 33 or something and that's a big red flag to me.
I assume you mean 9 full-time professional jobs and just 9 "jobs" that could include side jobs.
This post was edited on 12/27/21 at 11:38 am
Posted on 12/27/21 at 11:50 am to fallguy_1978
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I'm not who you replied to but I think I make more with my employer of a decade than I could get on the open market where I live. And I have 32 days of vacation and a decently long leash due to employment history. I wouldn't trade any of that for 10k more in salary but to each their own.
Exactly this. My decades with Cat have given me a compensation package that allows my family to live good and enjoy life to the fullest. I don’t consider myself to be rich. But if we want something we buy it; or want to go somewhere, we go. And with five weeks vacation, I have plenty of downtime. And when I retire in a few years, we will be able to continue to live in the manner which we’ve grown accustomed. I’m with you, I would not consider leaving until I retire.
Posted on 12/27/21 at 12:03 pm to Clark W Griswold
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He once told me that if a company only gives you a 3% raise each year then they don’t value you and you should find someone else who did
That's the dumbest thing I've ever heard of.
You accepted your salary, and unless you have it in writing, no one owes you a raise.
I 100% agree in the fact that companies that will drop you in a heartbeat think that employees should be loyal is BS, but the grass isn't always greener, especially for just 5% more.
Posted on 12/27/21 at 7:21 pm to concrete_tiger
I would say it depends on the field. Almost 11 years here in Virginia and with my 4th company. Shortest was two months, longest is my current company at just over 4 years.
I'm a defense contractor so folks are always chasing the next contract, especially since most contracts are 3-5-year gigs. Good news is I'm making the most bank so far, but we're bidding on the renewal, so if my company doesn't win it, I'll see but am open to bouncing again.
Defense contractor pros, good bank; cons, job stability.
I'm a defense contractor so folks are always chasing the next contract, especially since most contracts are 3-5-year gigs. Good news is I'm making the most bank so far, but we're bidding on the renewal, so if my company doesn't win it, I'll see but am open to bouncing again.
Defense contractor pros, good bank; cons, job stability.
Posted on 12/27/21 at 8:55 pm to concrete_tiger
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She has easily held 20 different jobs. Each one starts with a post on social about how amazing it will be, with follow ups. Then the posts stop.
I’ve known a few people, some relatives, who follow the same pattern. Every new job has a honeymoon phase where they can’t stop talking about how great it is, how cool their boss JP is, etc.
Six months later, you can ask how old JP at work is, and they will tell you what a sorry SOB he is, the company sucks and does shitty work, etc. Soon, they will be on to the next new job, and repeat.
It’s predictable and funny to watch. Every friend and relative knows exactly how it will play out, but the employee remains oblivious to his own pattern.
How each great new boss becomes an a-hole reminds of Raylan Givens: “If you meet an a-hole in the morning, you met an a-hole. But if you meet assholes all day long … you’re the a-hole.”
This post was edited on 12/27/21 at 8:57 pm
Posted on 12/27/21 at 8:57 pm to Tigersonfire
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Why would anyone downvote your journey??
Because he typed it like he's working on the manhattan project
Posted on 12/28/21 at 10:44 am to shawnlsu
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You accepted your salary, and unless you have it in writing, no one owes you a raise.
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That's the dumbest thing I've ever heard of.
You put the wrong sentence in front of the other. Because you apparently know nothing
Posted on 12/28/21 at 2:18 pm to Tshiz
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Tshiz
entitlement
I've been on both sides of the desk and currently own a successful business with happy employees.
Who knew adults could all work together without the childish and entitled BS?
Posted on 12/28/21 at 2:29 pm to concrete_tiger
She is also a whore
Posted on 12/28/21 at 2:30 pm to Darth_Vader
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Exactly this. My decades with Cat have given me a compensation package that allows my family to live good and enjoy life to the fullest. I don’t consider myself to be rich. But if we want something we buy it; or want to go somewhere, we go. And with five weeks vacation, I have plenty of downtime. And when I retire in a few years, we will be able to continue to live in the manner which we’ve grown accustomed. I’m with you, I would not consider leaving until I retire.
This is all just rabble. If you are fine doing what you are doing, that's fine. But that doesn't mean if someone has several professional jobs they are inherently wrong or bad.
Posted on 12/28/21 at 2:32 pm to shawnlsu
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Who knew adults could all work together without the childish and entitled BS?
Whats childish and entitled about maximizing your earning potential and doing what's best for you?
Posted on 12/28/21 at 2:51 pm to concrete_tiger
I don't have any friends unfortunately.
Posted on 12/28/21 at 2:53 pm to concrete_tiger
If you can get into the project management /consultant game those people hop around like rabbits and make boatloads doing it. I should have learned to code.
Posted on 12/28/21 at 3:09 pm to concrete_tiger
Contract work has now become really big in tech and is also a big thing for Project Managers. You sign on for 6 months, make your money, and then move on to the next contract. It wouldn't surprise me at all if this doesn't sweep into other careers as well.
Posted on 12/28/21 at 3:20 pm to concrete_tiger
I used to laugh at account reps who had a new business card every year.
Then from december 2006 to december 2007, i had 4 different employers go belly up.
I got out of the industry and have been with the same employer since december 2007.
Then from december 2006 to december 2007, i had 4 different employers go belly up.
I got out of the industry and have been with the same employer since december 2007.
Posted on 12/28/21 at 3:32 pm to shawnlsu
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entitlement
I've been on both sides of the desk and currently own a successful business with happy employees.
Who knew adults could all work together without the childish and entitled BS?
You don't give raises but think all of your employees are happy?
Posted on 12/28/21 at 3:44 pm to jchamil
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You don't give raises but think all of your employees are happy?
his new screen name
Captain Oblivious
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