Is being a job hopper bad?

Question

I believe that life is short and I should work in an enviornment where i'm happy. Is it bad that I job hop because im looking for something better?

Answer 1

Speaking from an H.R. perspective yes. Someone who continually is quitting jobs and moving around is a liability. It costs companies a lot to hire someone, so turnover is a problem for business. They want to try and hire someone who will stay with the company for a while if they are going to invest the time and money on you.

Try to narrow your focus and really center in on what is important to you in a company. Is it pay, benefits, flexibility, growth? Then look for a company that will meet those needs as best as possible. And keep in mind that no job and no company are perfect. There's going to be jerks, policies you don't like and things that will not be the way you think they should be.

Answer 2

Most writers, painters, artist in general, job hop. Since they dedicated their lives to their artwork, they tend to take jobs for six months then leave. In the business world, nevertheless, it is frown upon. And if you use a reference from a job you dumped, it could come back and haunt you. Then on the other hand, if you're unhappy with the job, it's best to leave as soon as possible rather than stay at that one job and end up being a chronic complainer and a do nothing worker.

Answer 3

Depends on many factors. What is your age? Do you give notice at your old job? Could you get references? I had many jobs for awhile there. I was younger and I still gave notice. Many of my old employers had me come back to help out. As you get older you should hop around less, but movement is generally good and gives you a wide variety of knowledge. Just make sure you have stayed at a job long enough to add value before moving on unless the fit is not right.

Answer 4

i think that depends on how frequently you change jobs. if you tend to hold a job for less than three years companies will be wary of hiring you. of course, that is only if you have established a pattern of holding jobs for short periods of time. however, if you do not job hop frequently most companies will not have a problem with it. while your happiness is important, what you may find is that if you change jobs too frequently you may be passed over for a position that you would really like to have.

Answer 5

As long as it demonstrates moving forward in a career, then it is showing initiative on your part. If there isn't a professional pattern involved, then an employer may feel you are flawed in some way personally which makes staying in a job for an extended period of time nearly impossible.

Answer 6

I have also done that. Trying to better myself only to fall again. But I feel you need to try different things till you find what you like. I am finally settled in my substitute teaching job. Never a dull moment there. And make great money at it. Good luck :)

Answer 7

On the one hand, having many different experiences can be to your advantage. However, most companies don't want to hire and train a person just to have them leave a few months later. (Or a year.) I would find something you really like and stick with it.

Answer 8

The only bad thing is that it is hard to find a job when this shows up on your resume. I totally get your point though.

Answer 9

job can be madding a times but if you don't have a job how will you pay for fun so yes life is short but jobs can be fun choose the right one for you

Answer 10

from experience, yes job hopping is bad...if you are over 18 yrs.....i think i can introduce you to a home business.