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Should you stay with one company or move around? This is a dilemma that leaves many conflicted, especially those at the start of their career. There are many factors to take into consideration. Will job hopping allow your career to progress the way you envision it, or would you be better off staying put in one place? We’ll discuss the many pros and cons to both decisions.
PROS OF STAYING WITH ONE COMPANY
CONS OF STAYING WITH ONE COMPANY
PROS OF MOVING AROUND
CONS OF MOVING AROUND
THE FINAL VERDICT: SHOULD YOU STAY OR SHOULD YOU MOVE?
What’s the final verdict? Well, it depends…
I know that’s not the definitive answer you were looking for, but it will truly depend on the individual, their situation, and their goals. We laid out many pros and cons for staying vs. moving. It’s my hope that you can use the pros and cons to help make your decision easier.
My personal view is that out of college, you should move around every year or two for the first five to seven years of your career, not to exceed four jobs within that time frame. Your salary will jump quickly and you’ll build skills and experience in a variety of areas.
You’ll gain insight on what you like and what you don’t. With that insight, you can map out where you want to set your roots and work for a company for 5+ years.