^^This. It is often easier to promote yourself at a second company than get a

Jan 25, 2022
1:55:49pm

NC CougarBear Contributor

promotion at your current one. If I saw someone with that many moves that were all lateral then that would be a big red flag. If they show a pattern of growth and promotion I don't think it matters anymore if it is with the same company.

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What happens to people that change jobs 5+ times in x number of years? What’s the endgame?

TCuz Disgraced Rules President

1/25/22 1:16pm

Yeah it seems like every job is very temporary from Day 1 now. People

Memmo

1/25/22 1:17pm

It is rare a company shows loyalty to their employees, why should it be the

chago04

1/25/22 1:19pm

Definitely, I agree. Not meant to be an employee loyalty vs employer loyalty post btw

TCuz

1/25/22 1:24pm

I think we will see our generation will move around for their whole careers

chago04

1/25/22 1:27pm

I think it is a major factor though- I consulted a few companies that have the

1984coug

1/25/22 1:35pm

I'm good at what I do but to the MBAs in the C Suite I'm just a number

justAnotherCoug

1/25/22 1:25pm

Definitely what I’ve seen with local Utah tech companies. They’re awful to

Chefcurry

1/25/22 1:31pm

The last three companies I have been at have had major downsizing at my one year

viper

1/25/22 1:21pm

And why is my bad luck so funny?

viper

1/25/22 2:24pm

What are you wondering. You answered your own question.

kotacoug

1/25/22 1:18pm

If someone's going to give me more money for the same role, or an opportunity

OnEMoReTrY

1/25/22 1:25pm

Never stay long enough to let them know you suck.

Niiineteeen84

1/25/22 1:29pm

I'm just starting my 3rd job in the 4 years since I finished my MBA.

Brute66

1/25/22 1:41pm

^^This. It is often easier to promote yourself at a second company than get a

NC CougarBear

1/25/22 1:55pm

That frequently is a red flag, but it is very common to jump every few years.

ballen

1/25/22 1:44pm

Companies should post the average tenure in a job description.

CougsOrDeath

1/25/22 2:01pm

My personal opinion is that one quick jump like that isn't a red flag. If it

ballen

1/25/22 2:21pm

Maybe my company is unique (fortune 50), but we hire a ton externally

jrob30

1/25/22 1:59pm

It's the best way to get a pay increase.

Belboz

1/25/22 2:16pm

I'm technically at the same job now for 6+ years, but in my 4th

theOnceler

1/25/22 2:25pm

As someone who’s had 5 jobs in the last six years, I can tell you a few things

BPintheCouv

1/25/22 2:36pm

I think that your happiness is very important. But also comes with costs.

TheWanderer

1/25/22 2:46pm

My BIL is like this. Is on his 4th job in less than 4 years.

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