How many times have you changed your job ? Do you prefer a long-term stable job or always looking for a renewable job and a better opportunity?

Within my past 15 years of work experience, I have been changed only TWO jobs. I prefer a long-term stable job which is highly related to my current and future career growth.

Job rotations could have different reasons such as learning, changing environment, changing different location, changing position,....

but in my point of view it could improve both soft skills and technical.

however it depends on personal character, many people prefer to have same job with less changes but there are people who prefer to have risk on their job and  improve their abilities and make their network.

I prefer to have more challenges and till now I have had different experiences like Marketing, Telecom(Technical) and managing different projects.

 

Thank you for the question... In my7.5 yrs of career i have changed only one company (6 +1.5) However, i hav laterally moved almost7 times within organizations, so exposure towards multiple processes....learning developing n implementing continues.... :-)

How Often Do People Change Jobs?

Job searching, in conjunction with career development, has become more of a lifelong endeavor than a one-time event. The days when people held one job for all, or most, of their working life are gone.

 

IT professionals need to keep current, but sadly the employer's environment, technologies, methodologies and tools dictate what these professionals know or can do. Any job is as good as the challenges that comes with it. I have been an IT consultant for over17 years. Over the course of my career, I started projects on my own while being employed to keep my talent and knowledge current. All my side projects are independent work done to help me being current with latest IT technologies. They give me the challenge of solving the current issues using the latest technologies and methodologies, the bigger the challenge the greater the learning experience.

 

I experimented changing my work place more than one time, but I discovered that useless what I did.

I need so much time to Merge with the work environment and individuals , more than that in many times I find myself regretted that I cut off my work in the previous company.

Therefore I decided to keep my current job steadfastly and loyally for almost30 years, perhaps I eventually made a happy retirement with a large sum of money in my bank accounts!!!

I changed jobs every time my spouse got new military orders  ... , when my contract ended , got laid off ... I changed jobs several  times ... some times just to advance through promotion in the same company

Went from Engineering to Production Planner... Buyer and back to Engineering

I have been working for some companies5-8 years and like the long term companies better than the temp work or the companies which had financial difficulties... 

Some times you take jobs just to advance, go back to your primary job, jobs ending, lay offs and down sizing occur... and some times you just need to leave the area to get a fresh start in live// to forget and leave the bad part of your live behind 

 

I had been change my Job for four times during my careers. I prefer a long-term and stable job with and leader company that have a true vision and welling to grow, there I can have a better opportunity to develop my skill and improve my knowledge to achieve my career target.

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But, more than that, you need to be where the action is and will continue to be. You know what you don’t want: Work hard to qualify for a job, work hard every day, work harder, work hardest, then pfftt!! lose the job for reasons that don’t include you. You’ve heard the (mostly true) stories: Obsolete, outsourced, overseas … The big O’s. [Prepare for the future. Browse our list of online degree programs] Sweet dreams: You get a job you can’t lose if you are good. As new people join, you can only rise. In case you even wonder about leaving, your employer will civilly dissuade you by upping the rewards every so often. But you are still free to leave. And no one other than the competition wants you to retire. Fact is, some are living the dream. If you choose a career that is likely to grow, and have the requisite degrees, these rewards follow naturally. So let’s look at ten careers that might grow, and the degrees that can get you there. But first, because you may discover opportunities few others (including us!) know exist, here are some decision-making tools that help you identify an opportunity.1. Demographics One of the hard science pins of sociology, demographics means this: The number of babies born every year on the planet has a huge, often unrecognized, impact on society. That is because there is no way of going back in time and producing a different number. Each cohort (b.1960, b.1972, b.1987, etc.) makes its way through life from conception through death, going through the same stages and needing roughly the same things. The impact of the eventual numbers in the various age groups affects economies profoundly. So, when evaluating a career opportunity, check demographics. In an area where births are booming, career opportunities related to children sell well (products, services, education). In an areas where births are low and the population is aging, careers in products and services aimed at mid and late life are sure to grow. Barring a catastrophe, these are natural outcomes. They happen without any work on your part, beyond maintaining normal competence and keeping up with the trends. If you are looking for a new career, consider taking an evening course in demographics to see how the New Year’s Baby (and everyone in his cohort) affects your plans.2. Globalization Sick of hearing the word? So are we, because it is often used thoughtlessly. Let’s focus on what the word actually means and doesn’t mean. It means that, due to worldwide communications and transportation systems, it has never been as easy to work with people in other global regions than it is now. It’s an exciting opportunity, but here is a test: Do you know anyone who is neither an American citizen nor living in the United States? Urgent advice: Get out more, especially online. 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Careers in energy resources are bound to grow because most people in the world would like to live well, and energy makes that happen. If you can help, they want to hear from you.5. Longevity Worldwide, longevity is increasing. That creates a subtle shift in demand for goods and services. Put another way: Many successful careers are built on providing what your mother or grandfather might value. Now, let us look at a sprinkling of possible careers: Therapy: People always want to retain their abilities as long as they can, or acquire new ones. The longer they live, the more opportunities arise. Increasing numbers of seniors in retirement residences create opportunities to help people retain the abilities they have or come back from a setback. Especially consider therapist ($40,000 – $76,000) physical therapist, occupational therapist (2009 median $61,000), occupational therapist assistant ($33,000 – $56,000), physical therapist ($58,000 – $76,000), physical therapist assistant ($35,000 – $55,000) or recreational therapist ( $30,000 – $46,000). If your turn of mind is mainly technical, radiation therapist (2009 median $77,000) or respiratory therapist. ($53,000 – $61,000) If you must get started earning right away, and have a high school diploma, consider such options as occupational therapist aide ($23,000 – $38,000), physical therapist aide ($18,000 – $25,000), or respiratory therapy technician ($42,000 – $51,000), and psychiatric aide ($20,000 – $30,000), where you learn on the job. Once you have proved yourself, investigate employer co-pay for courses that award you a higher designation, because these jobs are excellent stepping stones to later opportunities. 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Study financial analysis (55,000 – $63,000), international law ($110,000 – $131,000) and any foreign language or culture experience will be an enormous asset. International trade expert: Exporters of goods and services need to know where the market is. As with expertise in international affairs, you can draw on any expertise you have in a foreign country’s language, customs and culture to help them market abroad. But you can also learn to understand a different people, place, and lifestyle, whether it feels as familiar as Australia or as foreign as a US-claimed territory in Antarctica. Courses in world civilization and foreign languages (increasingly available online), followed by living in the venue, could lead to a salary of $39,000 – $65,000 – or much more if you come to be regarded as a valued source for that region. Aim high. Besides, it’s fun. Urban planner: Generally, people find out why urban planning matters when it hasn’t happened. Impossible traffic jams, no parks where kids live, no personal security where seniors live, etc. Consider urban planning ($71,000 – $84,000,Master’s), also regional planning ($41,000 – $68,000, Bachelor’s). A degree in landscape architecture ($40,000 – $58,000) might help you earn while you learn and establish yourself as an authority. Immigration counselor: People who were born and raised in a stable country like the United States do not always consider how many people worldwide would be happy to live here legally, be good citizens, and add to the country’s wealth. Any time a country is threatened with instability, many look to the United States as a new home. Considerimmigration law ($80,000,2009 median) or the burgeoning field of allied services, such as immigration counseling, for which you my not need to be a lawyer. For best career results, take courses on counseling ($32,000 to $48,000). Energy exploration and production: Most of the world’s population, no matter what they say, wants to live like Americans. That means energy, powering a modern lifestyle. Today, many sources of energy are tapped worldwide, anything from crops (biofuels) to winds and tides, as well as traditional waterfalls, oil, coal, and gas. Check out power plant operator ($85,000 – $110,000). At present, power jobs don’t focus as much on credentials as on knowing what to do and doing it. This is a great way to enter an industry and grow there. Also check out water plant operator ($24,000 – $55,000). But for best results, keep adding to your resume via extra relevant courses because energy needs can change. Renewable/sustainable energy: Because everyone wants a high standard of living, environment benefits flow from well-planned developments and environment problems can result from poorly planned developments. Currently, many governments are offering opportunities in this area. The wisest degree to get is physics ($40,000 – $65,000) because it conveys the sense (usually correct) that you know how things work in principle. Revisiting the past: Longevity is growing, and the longer people live, the more they appreciate and want to know about the past and celebrate continuity. Consider being an archivist, or a corporate or family historian. You could also write the history of a town or even a state. One advantage of ths career is that many levels of government, as well as institutions or families, want their triumphs and struggles told. Brain training: As people age, they often need cognitive help. They want to remember, but cannot do so without help Here, a qualification in special education might open the door them and for you. Yes, eleven. If you re not satisfied with these options, revisit the introduction and do your own search!

Professional altitude is always driven by needs. The decision of staying in a long term stable job could be driven by either:1-seeking stability.2-clearly defined and promising career path3-higher salary4-better fringe benefits5-less tendency to try different work environment...etc Tending to frequently change job could be driven by:1-better salery2-finding your target dream job3-better benefits4- learning5-prestigious aspects6-better chance of success through finding an organization that applies better management practices...etc So.it is all about needs

I prefer stay in one job and enlarge my responsibility and knowledge.

To be dedicated employee is always helping management because they can have trust team and support.

When you stay in one job you can better than anybody else improve process and gain trust of employees especially in HR area. In my companies employees always were glad to have HR who is always in place and ready to support.