Re: Had a lot of jobs how do I avert that negative aspect

On Sat, 2003-02-22 at 20:29, Aaron Whyte wrote:
> Hi,
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> I am on the job market again.
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I find it distressing that businesses don't like it when potential employees participate in the market like any other business does. I believe that it is important to run your career like a business. that usually means providing valuable services and getting something you value in return.

If I cease to get the return that I value, then I must find it somewhere else. Most of my previous employers were displeased to loose me, but were unwilling or unable to meet my needs as well as I was able to meet theirs.

By analogy: Why should I trade for hens when I need cattle? Unless cattle are too scarce, in which case I will probably take the hens for now.

I believe that this type of relationship is good for everyone, and I credit my job hopping with higher salary, broader experience, and better honed skills.

On course, I never liked job hopping. But it seems that if you stay in one role for too long you begin to be taken for granted, no matter how valuable you are.

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