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I just read an article from some posts on Finance and they encourage one to job hop in order to maximise their wages. Well, their analysis is if someone stayed in the same company for a long time, the increment they get may not be as much as someone who joined another company, as they will get an instant 'big' increment. Thus, the article was suggesting by job hopping every 2 or 3 years, the worker can actually maximise his/her wages compared to the person who stayed in the company for years. And, they also mentioned in today's working climate, there are no longer such thing as loyalty but more on your skillsets.
Do you agree with the article? To me, there's job security concerns as if you are comfortable with your current job, and if the new job gave you a lot of problems (colleagues, environment, working condition...etc), you may end up looking for another job very soon. But then, even if someone worked in a company for 20 years, this risk may still exists. As the article pointed out, your future employees may not like to employ a job hopper but if you have a certain demanding skillsets, that is a different case.
Well, I am not looking for new jobs now but this article which I just read seems quite thought provoking. (PM me if you want the article as I don't want to link it here) Oh yeah, I was very hungry tonight after my gym workout and decided to order a sake maki and a Shokado Wazen bento set.
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| Sake maki - My favourite! |
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| Shokado Wazen Bento Set |
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| And, a hot green tea to wind down... |
Have a great week, folks!
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Job hopping is not good for your portfolio, but sometimes certain circumstances may force you to quit your job and look for a new one such as change in management, however changing to a new job may not guarantee everything will be smooth as you need to adapt and get use to new environment, new job scope and new colleagues, so sometimes I think luck plays some part in job hunting, so if you are lucky to have found a good job, stick to it and try not to change, this is my two cents worth opinion
ReplyDeleteChanging jobs = loss of seniority and all the privileges that come with it. Younger ones who joined earlier would be your seniors and you would resent the fact that they are of a higher authority than you. Whatever it is, the most important thing is to be happy, contented and you enjoy what you do. Otherwise, a rolling stone gathers no moss.
ReplyDeleteI also hungry now looking at your bento!!!
ReplyDeleteHmm. I always hear people saying about hopping every 2-3 years. Again for me if the new job fits all my criteria and what I am looking for, I do not mind switching. But not hopping here and there as it may not look so good in your resume and during interview as future employers are looking for someone permanent. I have been in my 1st company for almost 9 years before I quit and move to a different sector but that only last for 6 months before I were into semi-retirement (having 3rd baby). Came out and work for another 3 years before become full time Sahm. :)
When I was younger, I had this mentality.. But not when I'm older.. Not necessary change job = higher salary.. Depends on your scope and expertise also.. The tempura and salmon look good, but too bad I can't have any raw salmon now, sobs.. But I can finish all your tempura and the maki :)
ReplyDeleteI find most important to me is happy in the job, if given a job with high salary, but not happy with the job, tandconflict with colleague, etc, then it will be miserable...
ReplyDeleteAgree with Sharon, most important must be happy with the job, sometimes it is not the money that motivates, but whether you have nice colleagues to work with and an understanding boss, but these days hard to find understanding boss, usually is stingy boss, it must be a blessing to have a boss who appreciates your effort and hard work
DeleteFor me, job hopping is not really ideal... First of all, it will give you bad credentials... companies might think that you are the type of guy who cannot stay in a company for good. They might think you are not loyal to them at all
ReplyDeletebut then...what matters most here is that you should love your job, you love what you do because that's the only time you can appreciate your work ^_^
I have changed jobs over 15 times. So what?
ReplyDeleteThose old ginsengs kept in the old offices will mature and age with value but not workers!!!
I would just move when the calling comes.
love the Bento... but not the tea hahaha... for some reason not a big fan of tea... tried some before but I just can't bear the bitterness of it LOL,... but I know it's good for our body right?
ReplyDeleteI don't support job hopping. As usual your bento always looks good!
ReplyDeleteJob hopping, there're pros and cons la, depends on individual...
ReplyDeleteYea as hayley said...there are pro and cons la for job hopping.
ReplyDeleteTo me, it depends on what my career path would be.
ReplyDeletewell well well.. i think it all depends on how comfortable you are.. some likes to stay in their comfort zone, so they stay in the same company and even the same position until they retire.. some likes changes and take risks for challenges, they switch job every few years..
ReplyDeleteto me, i would certainly agree with job hopping if i don't see any visible progress or path ahead of me.. of course, one cannot job hop that often, 1-2 years a job for certain is a job hopper and they will have problems later.. a good timing for me is actually around 5 years, this is the best timeframe in my opinion to really see if you are suitable to stay or to leave.. not all people look at pay increments, but there are also people who focus on job prospect and career advancement..
ReplyDeletenice bento, and definitely taste even better after a workout, haha.. errr, why tea only?? no coffee for you that day?? :D
ReplyDeleteI think it depends on the industry you are in... you need to hop a few times before promotion in hotel line, even better if you have experience in oversea assignments
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