How long do you stay at one job before you get the itch to move on?

[moshquerade]

I'm getting the feeling I want to explore new territory again, and it's only been 3 years at this job.

How long have you stayed at one job before you sought another one for any number of reasons?

 

[olds]

In February, I'll have 21 years on this job.
So I have to say at a minimum, every 21 years.

 

[SSSnail]

Until I feel that I need a higher salary, that or they lay me off...

 

[moshquerade]

In February, I'll have 21 years on this job.
So I have to say at a minimum, every 21 years.

yeh, but you have one of those got-it-made gubment jobs. you have a pension, right, and paid insurance after retirement? who the hell has a job like that anymore? you can't leave that.

 

[olds]

yeh, but you have one of those got-it-made gubment jobs. you have a pension, right, and paid insurance after retirement? who the hell has a job like that anymore? you can't leave that.

I had one like that before I got this one. I was a member of the United States military. After all, someone has to protect the rights of the pussies.

 

[Fear No Evil]

In February, I'll have 21 years on this job.
So I have to say at a minimum, every 21 years.

Zipper get stuck?

 

[olds]

Zipper get stuck?

Is it on your lip?

 

[Riceninja]

3-5 years is the max id stay at any job. life is too short to not explore different opportunities

 

[rcpratt]

Haven't been walking nearly long enough to know. However, if the opportunities to advance here materialize like I expect, it'll be hard to leave no matter what else is happening. My degree/work keeps me pretty specialized as well...both an advantage and disadvantage.

 

[guyver01]

First job i had... i was there for 9 years
Second job i had.. i was there for 8 years
Third job i had.. i was there for 9 months
Fourth job i had.. i was there for 8 months..
Fifth job i had... i was there for 11 months
Current job... there for almost 2 years...

i dunno.. lol

 

[olds]

First job i had... i was there for 9 years
Second job i had.. i was there for 8 years
Third job i had.. i was there for 9 months
Fourth job i had.. i was there for 8 months..
Fifth job i had... i was there for 11 months
Current job... there for almost 2 years...

i dunno.. lol

3.5 years

 

[mmntech]

I'd say ASAP in my case. I'm getting sick of running around and cleaning up after other people. I'm like a mom, without the love. All I've got out of my current job is an increased hatred for humanity and a lower BS tolerance.

I'm looking for something in my field right now. Gotta move on. Slim picking though.

 

[moshquerade]

I'd say ASAP in my case. I'm getting sick of running around and cleaning up after other people. I'm like a mom, without the love. All I've got out of my current job is an increased hatred for humanity and a lower BS tolerance.

I'm looking for something in my field right now. Gotta move on. Slim picking though.

I just filled out an online app for a new job even though there are no openings listed. If it were to pan out I am just looking for some place with less ppwk and bs. Not that I am going to note that to anyone.

 

[alevasseur14]

I've been at this company since I moved here to go to school. I've been here six years this month and just submitted my walking papers today.

Slightly terrifying but extremely exciting at the same time.

 

[FoBoT]

US Navy for ten years, a couple years in a contract job, now 12 years with current company, i don't change jobs often

 

[Greenman]

Bout four weeks and I'm ready to move on. I was once on the same project for ten months, seemed like an eternity. Two weeks is my happy place, unless it's a very profitable project.

If you're talking about doing the same thing, but not at the same place, I'm going on 32 years now.

 

[BoomerD]

Most of my life, I worked construction.

Job duration ranged from 4 hours to 2-1/2 years, with most lasting about 6 months or so. (when I got laid off, I just went back on the out-of-work list at the hall instead of waiting for them to recall me when the season started again.

When I went to work at the electrical utility, I started getting "drag fever" after about 7 months. It lasted until I had been there about 2 years, but it was always in the back of my head...so, after about 7 years, when they went through a reorganization and "deleted" the crane operator position, instead of playing the "bidding game" on other jobs, I just found another job...and quit with 2 days notice. "Oh by the way, let's call Friday my last day. I have a new job to start on Monday morning." My boss almost shit..."I was planning to keep you around...use you in whatever capacity I needed at the time, but still have you run the cranes for me."
"Nah, it's been a great ride, but it's time for me to go."
Crews and department managers came from all departments trying to convince me to stay. (that felt good)

I've never been "job scared," and never felt I owed a company anything more than a day's work for a day's wages. Companies are rarely loyal to their employees, why should the employees be loyal to the company?

 

[coreyb]

never. I have a great job with good people there. I hope I never have to get a new job

 

[ScottFern]

I would say I have changed jobs roughly every 18 months since 2006. Helped that my first pay raise was 18k and my second pay raise was 13k.

 

[Farang]

I've never had a job where I haven't had the itch to move on. From day one.

 

[InflatableBuddha]

My current job kind of blows ass. Been there 2 years and I'm looking for a change. It's only partially because I'm bored/not challenged enough; the bigger reason is that the pay and benefits are lame.

Prior to this I've only had contract positions ranging from 1-8 months.

 

[PrinceofWands]

Sometimes 3 days, sometimes a year or up to 3.

 

[JS80]

1-5 years is good and keeps you on your toes and relevant.

 

[AgaBoogaBoo]

One CFO that I got to know pretty well told me that I should only need to spend 2-3 years in any one position. After that, he said the learning is pretty minimal and there isn't too much to gain. He recommended just getting as much wide experience as you can, then you can be used in a wide number of areas.

 

[Corporate Thug]

about a year...the longest I've been with the same employer is about 13 months before something better came along. I've been at my current position for about 9 months and wouldn't be surprised if I was gone before the 1 year mark.