I left a job after 12 years and I'm going on 8. I had all those same thoughts.

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Aug 30, 2024
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ochobeeguy

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Author

Time

Does changing jobs scare you?

stenso

Aug 29, 10:59pm

Yes. Here was my thought for the day:

byusage

Aug 29, 11:03pm

Depends

Future_Tacos

Aug 29, 11:08pm

I’ve changed jobs 3 times in 16 years

webster242

Aug 29, 11:13pm

Fears are normal. Comfortable is nice, and so is opportunity.

TailgateU

Aug 29, 11:14pm

One thing to keep in mind is that each opportunity

BlueKarma

Aug 29, 11:21pm

Depends on what you want most.

KayakCoug

Aug 29, 11:28pm

Quit my job today and it’s such a relief…

cougfanblue

Aug 30, 12:00am

You can finally dedicate all your time to moderating.

gangbusters

Aug 30, 8:00am

I left a job after 12 years and I'm going on 8. I had all those same thoughts.

ochobeeguy

Aug 30, 12:16am

When I first graduated I heard that over 10 years, people who change jobs every 2 years tend to make significantly more

touchdownbyu

Aug 30, 12:39am

Yes. I worry about worse work life balance and job security.

Great38

Aug 30, 12:47am

None at all. Companies have no loyalty to you. Moving allows you to expand your

creameryon9th

Aug 30, 5:15am

Not always true

C-dubb

Aug 30, 6:52am

I was working with a recruiter recently over a job opportunity and was stressing out over this a bit recently..

greatbam

Aug 30, 5:40am

you don't face your fears... you ride 'em

Ezy

Aug 30, 6:07am

I made a major career shift in midlife after achieving great success where I was

BYUGrad

Aug 30, 6:30am

Change is really good for us

Kevin Arnold

Aug 30, 6:31am

I'm coming to the end of my career and what hurt me more than anything was

EM_Puma

Aug 30, 6:31am

I loved the book Who Moved My Cheese? addressing this topic.

ColdFusion1989

Aug 30, 6:36am

I just accepted a new role yesterday. 14+ years at my old company.

mottman

Aug 30, 6:41am

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BigGulps

Aug 30, 7:05am

I changed states/jobs last year and regret it. My new company began having huge

BigGulps

Aug 30, 7:07am

Organizations change in fits and starts. I’m a “stayer”. Been with my company

tevye

Aug 30, 7:51am

Don't be afraid

Himni

Aug 30, 8:05am

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