Answer by Dan for Is staying in the first job for a long time (>2 yrs) a bad...
I like the other answers but one thing I did not find is WHY people say it's a bad thing to stay longer than 2 years in any tech position. I heard of this as well and several co-workers in the past...
View ArticleAnswer by Gabe Sechan for Is staying in the first job for a long time (>2...
Two years isn't a long time. If you're happy, stay. Just be aware that at most companies, you can now make more money and increase your skills by moving (you'll be exposed to new ways of doing things,...
View ArticleAnswer by crizzis for Is staying in the first job for a long time (>2 yrs) a...
One way to look at it is that ideally, you should be able to divide your entire career into two phases: the phase in which you grow as a developer (in terms of training, experience, networking etc.)...
View ArticleAnswer by Tim B for Is staying in the first job for a long time (>2 yrs) a...
I stayed with my first employer for 8 years, it was no problem at all when looking for a new job.However the key thing was that I was not in the same role for those 8 years. In fact in my CV I broke...
View ArticleAnswer by cybernard for Is staying in the first job for a long time (>2 yrs)...
I would definitely recommend staying longer.However, you should be doing research. Check the newspapers, online, and etc to see what other employers are looking for. Especially look for years of...
View ArticleAnswer by Jennifer for Is staying in the first job for a long time (>2 yrs) a...
If the job is that great, why not just stay there for life?Yes, it's true, if your pay has stagnated, and you feel they don't appreciate you, then it's time to jump ship. But I didn't get that from...
View ArticleAnswer by Sobrique for Is staying in the first job for a long time (>2 yrs) a...
It's my opinion that 2 years is the magic number for initial term in job.You shouldn't take a job if you can't see yourself staying that long. And after 2 years, you should be reviewing to see 'what's...
View ArticleAnswer by A. Murray for Is staying in the first job for a long time (>2 yrs)...
You've got to move on to a new job for the right reasons.Think about how you would explain why you moved job to an interviewer.Personally, if you were honest with me and you said that it's because you...
View ArticleAnswer by Criggie for Is staying in the first job for a long time (>2 yrs) a...
I think remuneration is a significant reason for moving on after a couple of years.Thinking back through my own work history, I've had good-sized increases in wages when changing to a new employer. But...
View ArticleAnswer by mcknz for Is staying in the first job for a long time (>2 yrs) a...
Is staying in the first job for a long time a bad thing?It really depends on what you are trying to achieve. There is no magic, optimal number of years in a job that is ideal for everyone.Reasons one...
View ArticleAnswer by dandavis for Is staying in the first job for a long time (>2 yrs) a...
As a long-term webdev, I've been on a few search committees and we always valued LOW turnover. Nobody wants to invest 6 months in training someone to last 18 months. We had some good applicants we...
View ArticleAnswer by Talbot Clifton for Is staying in the first job for a long time (>2...
It is true that within the IT industry people hop jobs a lot, please forgive the generalization, usually between one and three years, mostly because it's such a competitive work environment.That being...
View ArticleAnswer by OnoSendai for Is staying in the first job for a long time (>2 yrs)...
I would say not a bad thing at all.If all the points you're concerned with are covered - namely your advancement as a professional (by way of new challenges) and monetary compensation for your work -...
View ArticleIs staying in the first job for a long time (>2 yrs) a bad thing?
I am a software developer with about 2 years of professional experience. Some of my buddies (who also work in IT) tell me that the 2-year mark is a time where you should start looking for a new job and...
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