“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” – Eleanor Roosevelt
Should you stay long at a job or use your skills in another industry?
Are not you entitled to a job that fulfills you, speaks to your interests, and gives you pleasure?
There are many different opinions on this topic. Either you have not devoted much time to your current job and you have hopped into another role too quickly, or you have stayed too long and now you are afraid to leave your comfort zone. Certainly, there are both advantages and disadvantages to every decision:
Changing jobs can be beneficial to your career if you do it right and with a clear idea of why you are doing it. Each career move should be carefully prepared to ensure that it meets your immediate and long-term career goals.
Undoubtedly, staying in the same position for a long period of time, repeating the same tasks and feeling dissatisfied will not benefit neither the company nor your life. On the contrary, it will make you dislike your current role and develop a negative attitude towards your surroundings. For this reason, it would be better, if you chose a job that you enjoy, where you give your all, take chances and contribute to the team.
But if you do not give your current job a chance and become disillusioned far too quickly, you’ll likely never discover the real benefits that company can offer you in the long run. Plus, jumping from one job to another can create a controversial profile. Many employers might also suspect that you will get bored quickly and not think through the consequences. If an employer is looking for a long-term employee, they may be hesitant to hire you if you have changed jobs a lot in a very short period of time. Jumping from job to job can be seen as negative by potential employers and give them the impression that you are not a stable worker.
On one hand, if you have been with the company for a long time, say more than 5 years, you can learn a lot and earn opportunities like promotion and good recognition among your colleagues. On the other hand, you may be totally dependent on the place you work and too scared to try new opportunities. There is another argument. After you have established yourself at a company, it can become more difficult to move up because you’ll be lining up behind those who should have been promoted before you but were not due to time constraints. However, if you apply to another company, your skills may match the higher salary and you will be hired much more easily in the new role.
In my humble opinion, it all depends on the organization you work for. How much that company offers you over time. It can always offer you opportunities to expand your knowledge, grow your network and keep improving your role by recognizing your efforts. On the other hand, it can simply leave you invisible, doing the same tasks in a daily routine and offering you no prize for your dedication and hard work.
