Comments on: Job hopping: How much is too much?

By: diamante

diamante — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 17:42:55 +0000

please message me at vintagebaby@live.com
i would like to know job hopping for summer jobs may reduce my future prospects of finding a proper job in future?
i worked at a supermarket chain for 2 weeks, and after that i left as i was not needed anymore. i worked at a game exhibition for two days, due to the agreed working period. i work at a open dining concept area as a waitress for more than a month now, and i intend to quit, due to some personal issues which may include sexual aggravation.

By: Curious

Curious — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 02:50:10 +0000

Ok, so I have worked in the one orgnisation for the past 6 years, and am in my 4th position currently my orginal position I was in for 5 years, my last one 6 months and only started this one in November, prior to this I woked 3 other pernamet positions witin the same industry with one of these being seasonal work, so was only there for 1 season, prior to this i was in part time work while studying. I am looking at applying for a Secondment position, and was thinking about how it would look and if it would look bad or not, however the organisation I work in is huge and is always opening up opportunities to upskill.
This article has made it easier to make a decision, as I will be remaining in the current organisation and district :)

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Apprenticeships for translators: some thoughts — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 03:58:40 +0000

[...] an age of remote working, portfolio careers and job hopping, we should view on-the-job learning in wider terms than just turning up to an office for a couple [...]

By: Kevin B.

Kevin B. — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 07:08:00 +0000

Check out the Reply I sent out to Starr!!

By: Kevin

Kevin — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 07:07:00 +0000

Hello Starr
I understand your frustrations. I was bullied at Amtrak for Four years. The first year I loved what I did. Then I hated my job. The bullies were getting promoted. The slackers were getting promoted and there were "preferred" treatment to the other employees if you know what I mean. I have always loved the railroad since I was a kid. Now I feel differently now. I resigned from Amtrak ever since. Also the Union that supposed to represent us was just worthless. They gambled with our jobs. And I disagreed with their actions. To top it off they took money out of my paycheck for insurance I didn't even sign up for and they owe me at least $300.00. That is really frustrating. If you interested in starting up a support group drop me an e-mail at trains006@hotmail.com.

By: Kevin B.

Kevin B. — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 06:53:00 +0000

Hello Karen,
You have raised some great points about this. I have thought I always the only one. The way I see it. And the way I feel about it. Is this,if you are on a job and you are honest about your work and passionate about doing a great job and people who aren't. I don't mean sucking up to the management. In fact setting yourself apart from them and being in an appropriate situation. If you are not noticed and respected its time to move on. Its like being in a relationship. Why waste your time. Move on and keep on keeping on.
I bet you agree with that one. Drop me an e-mail at trains006@hotmail.com. I would be interested in creating a support group.

By: Brian

Brian — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 16:03:30 +0000

Your point about being marriend 29 years underscores committment and that should be tactfully shared when interacting with a potential employer. It emphasizes that comittment is a two way street and in the right relationship( as that is what employment is) you have no problem staying around. People of your comittment have no reason to be sorry for changing positions. Both of your moves were beyond your control.

By: Brian

Brian — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 15:39:10 +0000

Well stated. I've seen several companies have terrible turnover because of the leadership. They were not leaders. They were way in over their heads and hired good people who they then felt insecure around. Good people have enough self respect and confidence not to allow those way in over their heads hold them back. When management ( and I'm in mgmt) we can look ourselves in the face, then things may change. Good people don't leave jobs, they leave people.
Only experienced and secure people have that awareness and understanding. Leaders help their company and people be successful and in turn have less turn over and a better bottom line. There are many good people who are simplistically labeled as " job hoppers". A previous post hit it right on the head, if someone is that simplistic and does not take the time to ascertain the rational for changes, it's a blessing to you, as they will usually be at the same level of simplistic think in other areas.

By: joe

joe — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 15:54:34 +0000

Yesterday I went for interview at a very prospective employer, and were told they will do a background check on your financial, job history and all thing disclose in an application form are nothing but the truth. Of course the job history part worries me. Then I started to count how many jobs I holds since i am 18. It turn out…WOW – 15 companies, the longest period is 6 year, the rest 1mth to 2.5yrs. then i founf this forum. I consider myself at least a dedicated and honest employee. There just all kind of reason for my departure of each job. ..when in younger days – the job is just not challenging enough, in my late twenties, family problems, financial crisis and I just cannot take craps from crappy superior and bosses (still can't) in my thirties I finally found the job I am really into it, nice bosses too, but when they have new management staff, seems like they dislike me first.. It turns crappy. Relocation and distance issue. Now that I older and minor health issues, not all job fits me, and the employer nowadays they drains your blood and your soul…so tired… I am glad that I don't take craps and bullshit throughout my 20years working life and I am just glad I never out of job… hopefully will not and I also did not get anywhere far. Bottom line is I am a loser in these superficial societies. don't get me wrong, didn't blame anyone or myself.. this is just me…

By: Shantanu

Shantanu — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 12:23:00 +0000

I am so relieved to find that there are many job hoppers in this world..phew..however..i changed jobs because i really had to and unfortunately i have joined companies..from Fortune 500 to startups..i still do not have any satisfaction. right now i am working for a start up and conditions are horrible. They treat employees like crap already i do not know what they will do after they become established. I had an altercation with my MD and i Resigned. I have been in this organization just for 5 months now. Is this really going to affect my career. I am not able to find jobs now. Last interview i attended told me straight faced that he is not ready to take risk with a job hopper. Please help. I am really worried.