How long can I stay at the new company before moving on?

[jEct2]

I got the 32K job, I start 9/12.

First job after college, I plan to use this as a stepping stone and move to a better job. I really want 40K+

How long should I work there? 6 mos? 1 year? 1 year seems like the sweet spot where I can say during the interview 'it's time for me to move on to better challengees...'

 

[talyn00]

Sounds like the position I'm in. Only I'm already at a 40K job, but i want 45K + or a job with equal pay where i don't spend 2+ hours commuting in each direction

And I plan to leave as soon as I get a better offer.

 

[jEct2]

Originally posted by: talyn00
Sounds like the position I'm in. Only I'm already at a 40K job, but i want 45K + or a job with equal pay where i don't spend 2+ hours commuting in each direction

And I plan to leave as soon as I get a better offer.

how long have u been there?

 

[talyn00]

just about 2 weeks now

 

[NogginBoink]

It's not even time for you to think about this yet.

You should be thinking about how to use this job to develop skills, contribute to your employer's bottom line, and learn more about corporate America.

You'll know when it's time for you to move on.

 

[jEct2]

Originally posted by: NogginBoink
It's not even time for you to think about this yet.

You should be thinking about how to use this job to develop skills, contribute to your employer's bottom line, and learn more about corporate America.

You'll know when it's time for you to move on.

Oh, trust me I'll give my 110%. My only worry is would my current company frown on it if I happen to come across a much better job in 3-6 months? Best case scenario of course.

 

[talyn00]

Originally posted by: jEct2

Originally posted by: NogginBoink
It's not even time for you to think about this yet.

You should be thinking about how to use this job to develop skills, contribute to your employer's bottom line, and learn more about corporate America.

You'll know when it's time for you to move on.

Oh, trust me I'll give my 110%. My only worry is would my current company frown on it if I happen to come across a much better job in 3-6 months? Best case scenario of course.

I'm guessing that they would frown on it, if they spent alot of time and money to train you, just remember to give them notice though...

 

[Garet Jax]

Originally posted by: jEct2

Originally posted by: NogginBoink
It's not even time for you to think about this yet.

You should be thinking about how to use this job to develop skills, contribute to your employer's bottom line, and learn more about corporate America.

You'll know when it's time for you to move on.

Oh, trust me I'll give my 110%. My only worry is would my current company frown on it if I happen to come across a much better job in 3-6 months? Best case scenario of course.

Yes they will. The first question I would ask when interviewing you after only 3-6 months of employment would be why are you leaving so soon.

At least after a year you had at least one formal review and probably some sort of raise.

 

[tfinch2]

42 days

 

[DaveSimmons]

Job-hoppers are often second choice when it comes to hiring, especially for jobs that require any training.

It can take 3-6 months in some jobs before you really understand how the company works and the undocumented parts of your job. If you already have an eye on leaving it costs your employer the money to find a new hire, plus another 3-6 months of lost productivity.

Stay at least 6 months, preferably a year. Unless it's a really bad job then leave ASAP and consider leaving it off your resume.

 

[Toasthead]

yeah I think most new employers would look down on less than a year. Thats how long I would stay

 

[jEct2]

bump before im out for the night.

thanks guys.