Why should you switch a job ?

Question

There are two important characteristics of a job
1: Work
2: Money
Out of these two points , which should be given more importance according to you .

Answer 1

If the work sucks, the money counts. But loyalty to the job may not be there.

If the money sucks, the job really counts. But the money must follow sooner than later before you start to look around. You'll find it easier to job-hop if you enjoy the job.

On the whole, if the work is good, you tend to do better and the money SHOULD follow. But sometimes, it never does because your boss is planning his purchase of that brand new ferrari.

Answer 2

There are more than two, although the two you have mentioned are certainly important. Some other factors:
Opportunity
Interaction
Learning
Satisfaction
Compensation (not just money, total comp)
Stability

All of these things are valued differently by different people. Some individuals are very ambitious and might take a job that pays less now but has greater potential for future growth. Others prefer a stable, predictable paycheck every two weeks and don't really want to learn anything new. Still others come to work because they enjoy the team they work with or don't get much interaction in other areas of their lives.

Answer 3

I, personally, change jobs for two reasons. The first, and most common, is because I'm bored. I'm not challenged, I'm used to what I do, it's too routine and I've got it down pat, and there's no offer for advancement or change (regardless of compensation). The second reason, and this has only happend twice, is because I discover something about the company that makes me feel bad for working there. Some sort of dishonesty or cheating, either of customers or employees, that is not just known about but encouraged.

I've never changed jobs just for the money, nor have I accepted one job or another based on money.

I prefer to work for small companies, with a business plan or a product that I can feel good about contributing to, with people that are mostly honest and don't encourage the screwing over of people. This generally means I get paid at the lower end of the "industry standard" for my field, but there's more to life than money.

Answer 4

I have another element.

3. My own interest and goal

Provided I am making enough to pay for the necessities, money is sort of secondary. I also ONLY consider switching a job if I find another job that is clearly better. Leaving a job because you can't stand it without having something that is better leaves you with similarly dissapointing result, if not right away, soon.

My own interest is the most important part for me, as I am spending significant amount of waking time at work.

Answer 5

You need a balance of both. Some folks need one more than others, but most people need both.

for me, I have to enjoy and love my work to do it well. I have to be challenged and it has to have greater meaning than a pay check.

I do need a pay check, but I'd decided don't need to be super rich or even rich.

If you don't have the responsiblity of a family, then I'd say find a job that satisfies you.

You might be able to use the resources you have now to prepare for your next job. trainings or school?

Answer 6

Work, if you are unhappy in your job your boss probably knows and sees that you aren't happy or efficient.

If you can find a job that you want then you might be able to rise in the ranks faster because you are more dedicated to the work you do.

Answer 7

More money, better benefits. Be weary....too many jobs on a resume or a background check sets off alarm bells to prospective employers.

Answer 8

People you work with.