Now I'm quickly learning not only that the longevity works against my resume, but that salaries really do peak out in your 40s, if your lucky.

Financial experts say many of us must work until we are closer to 70 to afford retirement, but I was of the impression it wouldn't be by serving coffee. It won't be that bad- no offense to anyone at Starbucks or any other service jobs. But I wonder how many professionals assume they will constantly make at least the same or better salary year-after-year until retirement whether loyally or job-hopping.

I am now looking to try different career options, not only because I can and want to, but because I have to. If employers look down on my starting something new at an older age, then I'll start my own business and compete against them. That gives me passion.

All my friends are sticking to their jobs and hope to find motivation and salary increase by doing the same thing for years. well, the more you do the job hopping, the better gets the salary and the position and the motivation. :)

Actually, right now I am leaving my current job to work less, to earn more and to spend more time with my family.

This is something we all intuitivly have felt, and knew. As the baton changes hands that "feel" comes out. I followed this exact path the last 10 years through my 20's and it greatly benefited me.

This is no "revelation" but common sense if you can put your finger on the pulse of the markets. While people scoffed that I moved around a couple times, if you know how to "hunt" and transfer and communicate your value at the table- you are in the money.

I say this again – real leaders recognize these trends and capitalize on them. This sounds more like "self-help" for those that cannot themselves.

this is really amazing!!