How long should you ideally work for one employer before changing your job?

Answer 1

Until you are no longer happy or can not grow any further.

Answer 2

If you have an advanced degree (masters prepared or doctorate) and another organization is eager to have you on board with them, it doesn't matter. If you have a high school equivalency or GED and are flipping burgers at the local Mickey D's or working at a car wash and are having trouble finding a job, I would stay at least 1 1/2 to 2 years. Also, I wouldn't call off and I would show up on time, work extra when needed, and when I did give my two week notice, I would make certain I showed up every day. Good Luck to you!

Answer 3

well...it depends...u should not be changing jobs so often...then again u should not be bolcking your future prospects by restricting you to a single organisation if that organisation does not provide you enough opportunities to grow up.
Also the answer depends on your profession/job. For a well qualified professional or accadamic, the period of employment does not really matter...as they will usually find jobs easilly and changing working environment/organisation can also give them opportunity to gain experience in a wide area in a short period of time.
But some employers don't like candidates who have changed the jobs so often, as they can not trust them as honest and loyal employees to the company.
I think in general u should be working atleast one year in one company, if possible.

Answer 4

If you are happy with that job and enjoy what you are doing, why would you consider leaving the job. If you are unhappy at the job you are doing for whatever reason, look for another job. It would be best if you waited until you had been with the job for at least a year. It sets up a work relationship and they can tell whether you are a good employee who gets to work on time, does the work with little or no supervision. Good Luck.

Answer 5

As long as you can because employers also look at job stability and if you can stay on a job for a long time, then that's a plus for employers too. There are employers who would only hire people with job stability. Most employers like to see job stability and if you have that, then that's very good. But I am only referring to those good jobs that you should stay for as long as you can such as managerial type positions, office/clerical positions, etc and not those cashier/retail jobs with the stores or shops. Those lower-level jobs you shouldn't stay for a long time, you should just consider them as temporary until you find another better job. But, if you really like those jobs and can see yourself becoming the supervisor or manager, then maybe you can stay with them.. But if not, then you should just see them as temporary until you find a better job in the office/clerical or other fields...

Answer 6

Well it depends on if u like hi and the job if u don't like either go for two weeks and quit if u love the job get along with the employer real well then keep the job. GOOD LUCK

Answer 7

Job hopping isn't as detrimental as it once was, but employers like to see longevity in a work history because they don't want to put in the time and resources to hire and train an employee just to have them leave in a year. You stay as long as it's beneficial to you, so you do your best to find *the* job rather than just *a* job.

Answer 8

It looks better on a resume if you stay at a job for as long as possible; this shows potential employers that you're loyal, and they'll be more likely to hire you if you don't job hop. Try to stay at least a year before jumping to another job.

Answer 9

Ideally should be for 1 year for a good work history but if the money is right and you don't have much time invested go for it.

Answer 10

If a substantially better opportunity comes along, I wouldn't worry about the "how long" thing - just do it. It's your future that's affected.

Answer 11

5 years average, 1 year at least ( six months if other job takes you)