been in my job 20 years is it time for a change?

Answer 1

It depends! Do you like what you're doing? Do you want to do something else? How would your pay and benefits change if you were to change jobs?

There's many variables that go into such a decision, and we don't have enough info here to tell you one way or the other!

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Answer 2

You don't say what has prompted this thought....I was made redundant after 17 years in one job and although I had moved around within the company it was still hard to start job seeking after all this time.

Forunately the law has changed now but I found that some companies were very ageist, plus you have to sit so many different types of tests now and to actually get an interview is quite hard.

If you are thinking of moving on please make sure you get a few good books from the library first and perhaps test the agency market.

I found a new job after 5 months of trying, I'd love to say that I was happy but I'm not - Good Luck!

Answer 3

I'm a job hopper, longest time working is with the military. Start my small business and had been a self employed there after till the miserable 091101. My business was very much affected and my clients engage me for my services lesser. Gave up my business and start looking for a job. Been jobless for 5 years, went into depression till my friends woke me up. They taught me how to use a computer and how to make a living online and I build it up from scratch.

It's good for you to change for the better. I presume that age is also catching up with you now. Are your skills still in demand? Do you still have the negotiation power for your salary?

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It's very personal and it depends on how you define a good career or business. First, set a goal for what? do you want in life. Plan what you will do to reach your goal.

I always tell people this, 'You can make money if you can create website or blogs'. by providing free and good information.

I'm 41 now, work from home in shorts and T-shirts and sometimes topless. I set my target as low as to make 1 dollar/page/day. I strive to create a new page for my websites everyday but I have all the freedom I need and making money 24/7 on the internet with Google Adsense and some affiliate programs. The only thing that tie me down is 'how much income I want or need'. Because the more websites and traffic I have will determine how much income I can much.

Anyone who can create websites or blogs to provide lots of good information can make money from Google Adsense. Blogger.com and Google pages lets you create blogs for free and allows you to make money too.

Answer 4

You just need to stop and think about the advantages and the disadvantages....Make a list of each on a piece of paper and total it up...............Don't forget your friends, insurance, the distance to work now , 401k, and the amount of money you now make........Doesn't mean you will make the same amount at the next new job,,,,,,,,,,You only have, what 10 more years at the current job and then retire.?..Look how fast 20 years went......Your next job you won't have that many years in and will retire in 10 years with less of everything.......I think I would stay put.....

Answer 5

Having worked within one company for 38 years - my comment is 'Do you still enjoy your work?' I did, and only changed when I saw planned changes I didn't like. I left with no regrets only happy memories.
If its not financially essential, then then weigh up the 'satisfaction factor' before making a decision. Beware of the grass looking greener etc.
Good luck

Answer 6

Most definitely - I think 4 years is the most one should stay in the same job. Move on, change of scene and all that.

Answer 7

Yes.

It will be difficult, since you will be seen as complacent.

On the other hand, since you have been at the same job for 20 years, you are below market value. That will work in your favor.

Answer 8

YOU need to ask YOURSELF the questions: are you still happy doing this job? Are you feeling fulfilled? Are your creative abilities being used? OR Are you feeling used and unappreciated?
A possible alternative could be taking some college courses plus, they can be fun.

Answer 9

Unless it is to your advantage, why change.
The grass is always greener on the other side!
Consider the matter in depth and only when you are sure, do what makes you happiest. Good Luck.

Answer 10

Think about it a lot. Research it a lot. My boss died after 13 years, it was a one-girl office. Now I find I'm not ceritified or qualified to do what I did for 13 years! And ageism is real......good luck!