Comments on: Good news for job hoppers: Frequent change maintains passion http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/12/24/good-news-for-job-hoppers-frequent-change-maintains-passion/ Advice at the intersection of work and life Sun, 20 Jul 2008 07:06:48 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: Hardly Normal | Downsizing for freedom! http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/12/24/good-news-for-job-hoppers-frequent-change-maintains-passion/#comment-136532 Hardly Normal | Downsizing for freedom! Sun, 24 Feb 2008 21:41:33 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/12/24/good-news-for-job-hoppers-frequent-change-maintains-passion/#comment-136532 [...] every 2 – 3 years and over 35 every 5 – 8 years.  (read two great posts about job hopping here and here ) And if you are a “make things happen” type person you will change jobs often so you [...] […] every 2 – 3 years and over 35 every 5 – 8 years.  (read two great posts about job hopping here and here ) And if you are a “make things happen” type person you will change jobs often so you […]

]]> By: Career « Maharajan http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/12/24/good-news-for-job-hoppers-frequent-change-maintains-passion/#comment-136194 Career « Maharajan Wed, 20 Feb 2008 06:33:21 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/12/24/good-news-for-job-hoppers-frequent-change-maintains-passion/#comment-136194 [...] http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/12/24 [...] […] http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/12/24 […]

]]> By: Dalton Filho » Blog Archive » In praise of education http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/12/24/good-news-for-job-hoppers-frequent-change-maintains-passion/#comment-135503 Dalton Filho » Blog Archive » In praise of education Sun, 10 Feb 2008 20:37:22 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/12/24/good-news-for-job-hoppers-frequent-change-maintains-passion/#comment-135503 [...] has explored every possible aspect of the language and its libraries at work (some people suggest job-hopping can be a solution). But it’s not just the overestimation of work experience: the time of work [...] […] has explored every possible aspect of the language and its libraries at work (some people suggest job-hopping can be a solution). But it’s not just the overestimation of work experience: the time of work […]

]]> By: the ADDexecutive » Blog Archive » Messy Desk? Some Professional Opinions http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/12/24/good-news-for-job-hoppers-frequent-change-maintains-passion/#comment-82213 the ADDexecutive » Blog Archive » Messy Desk? Some Professional Opinions Mon, 04 Jun 2007 04:00:50 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/12/24/good-news-for-job-hoppers-frequent-change-maintains-passion/#comment-82213 [...] Good news for job hoppers: Frequent change maintains passion, and [...] […] Good news for job hoppers: Frequent change maintains passion, and […]

]]> By: CEOs can learn from job hoppers about personal responsibility » Brazen Careerist by Penelope Trunk http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/12/24/good-news-for-job-hoppers-frequent-change-maintains-passion/#comment-48457 CEOs can learn from job hoppers about personal responsibility » Brazen Careerist by Penelope Trunk Mon, 26 Mar 2007 07:08:21 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/12/24/good-news-for-job-hoppers-frequent-change-maintains-passion/#comment-48457 [...] Additionally, a job hopper can find passion in work more easily, because job hopping keeps ideas fresh and learning curves high. So whereas many ladder climbers work more than sixty hours a week to get that workplace adrenaline rush. Job hoppers can get the rush by starting something new. No need to give up family in order to get a rush from work. [...] […] Additionally, a job hopper can find passion in work more easily, because job hopping keeps ideas fresh and learning curves high. So whereas many ladder climbers work more than sixty hours a week to get that workplace adrenaline rush. Job hoppers can get the rush by starting something new. No need to give up family in order to get a rush from work. […]

]]> By: Friday smorgasbord: Estimate your real age and ability to contribute at work » Brazen Careerist http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/12/24/good-news-for-job-hoppers-frequent-change-maintains-passion/#comment-41079 Friday smorgasbord: Estimate your real age and ability to contribute at work » Brazen Careerist Fri, 09 Mar 2007 19:29:54 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/12/24/good-news-for-job-hoppers-frequent-change-maintains-passion/#comment-41079 [...] (Maybe this is because Gen X job hopped more and job hopping leads to more passion and more passion leads to more engagement at work.) [...] […] (Maybe this is because Gen X job hopped more and job hopping leads to more passion and more passion leads to more engagement at work.) […]

]]> By: To find a path for your career embrace instability » Brazen Careerist http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/12/24/good-news-for-job-hoppers-frequent-change-maintains-passion/#comment-38666 To find a path for your career embrace instability » Brazen Careerist Sun, 04 Mar 2007 14:47:24 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/12/24/good-news-for-job-hoppers-frequent-change-maintains-passion/#comment-38666 [...] The good news is that a large consensus of experts say in today’s world, this kind of living will not necessarily hurt your career. And in fact, changing positions frequently makes you a better candidate in many circumstances. Jason Davis, blogger at Recruiting.com says, “If a candidate has been at the same company for 10 years or more, you should take a red marker [to the resume], draw a big x through it, and throw it in the garbage.” [...] […] The good news is that a large consensus of experts say in today’s world, this kind of living will not necessarily hurt your career. And in fact, changing positions frequently makes you a better candidate in many circumstances. Jason Davis, blogger at Recruiting.com says, “If a candidate has been at the same company for 10 years or more, you should take a red marker [to the resume], draw a big x through it, and throw it in the garbage.” […]

]]> By: Lisa Lahey http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/12/24/good-news-for-job-hoppers-frequent-change-maintains-passion/#comment-36313 Lisa Lahey Wed, 28 Feb 2007 00:48:00 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/12/24/good-news-for-job-hoppers-frequent-change-maintains-passion/#comment-36313 Hi Penelope. I haven't read your column in quite some time (too busy!) although I enjoy it a lot. I have to say that I am impressed with its new presentation. It looks very professional and I like the way you have re-organized the layout. It is absolutely gorgeous! I've been reading articles - some I'm re-reading and some I've never read before - and these all deal with changing careers. I am in the middle not so much of changing my career but taking on a part-time career outside of my usual job. It is an exciting time for me. I am very enthusiastic about it and I am going about it in a systematic way. (I haven't quit my first job yet...and I may never). I was motivated by the article you wrote about job hopping and keeping passion in one's life. I am someone who does get tired of routine quickly so this transition is something I look forward to. I'll keep reading your articles for further advice. Good luck in WI! Hi Penelope.

I haven’t read your column in quite some time (too busy!) although I enjoy it a lot. I have to say that I am impressed with its new presentation. It looks very professional and I like the way you have re-organized the layout. It is absolutely gorgeous!

I’ve been reading articles - some I’m re-reading and some I’ve never read before - and these all deal with changing careers. I am in the middle not so much of changing my career but taking on a part-time career outside of my usual job. It is an exciting time for me. I am very enthusiastic about it and I am going about it in a systematic way. (I haven’t quit my first job yet…and I may never).

I was motivated by the article you wrote about job hopping and keeping passion in one’s life. I am someone who does get tired of routine quickly so this transition is something I look forward to. I’ll keep reading your articles for further advice.

Good luck in WI!

]]> By: Make Your Life More Stable by Changing Jobs More Frequently » Brazen Careerist http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/12/24/good-news-for-job-hoppers-frequent-change-maintains-passion/#comment-35075 Make Your Life More Stable by Changing Jobs More Frequently » Brazen Careerist Sun, 25 Feb 2007 16:42:15 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/12/24/good-news-for-job-hoppers-frequent-change-maintains-passion/#comment-35075 [...] For example, staying in one job forever is today’s recipe for career suicide. At the beginning of one’s career, it is nearly impossible to find something right without trying a bunch of options. After that, you will experience more personal growth from changing jobs frequently than staying in one job for extended periods of time. And if you change jobs frequently you build an adaptable skill set and a wide network which are the keys to being able to find a job whenever you need to. [...] […] For example, staying in one job forever is today’s recipe for career suicide. At the beginning of one’s career, it is nearly impossible to find something right without trying a bunch of options. After that, you will experience more personal growth from changing jobs frequently than staying in one job for extended periods of time. And if you change jobs frequently you build an adaptable skill set and a wide network which are the keys to being able to find a job whenever you need to. […]

]]> By: Reader Asks About: Job Hopping. How Much Is Too Much? » Brazen Careerist http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/12/24/good-news-for-job-hoppers-frequent-change-maintains-passion/#comment-29337 Reader Asks About: Job Hopping. How Much Is Too Much? » Brazen Careerist Wed, 14 Feb 2007 16:37:02 +0000 http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/2006/12/24/good-news-for-job-hoppers-frequent-change-maintains-passion/#comment-29337 [...] Also, job hopping is a good thing for everyone to do - not just twentysomethings - because it’s a way to maintain passion in your work. Frequent changes keep your learning curve high and your challenges fresh. Finally, frequent job hopping, coupled with high performance allows you to build a professional network much faster than someone who stays in one position over a long period of time. And a vibrant network will make finding jobs easier, so job hopping will not be a difficult path. [...] […] Also, job hopping is a good thing for everyone to do - not just twentysomethings - because it’s a way to maintain passion in your work. Frequent changes keep your learning curve high and your challenges fresh. Finally, frequent job hopping, coupled with high performance allows you to build a professional network much faster than someone who stays in one position over a long period of time. And a vibrant network will make finding jobs easier, so job hopping will not be a difficult path. […]

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