Ive been in the same job/company for over 13 years. Its a professional job and I still like what I am doing and the people I work with.
From a career perspective, am I setting myself up for failure? By this i mean when I walk in the city past other offices, I see glamorous buildings, well dressed and mannered smart people.
When I see these places, am I putting myself down for visualising I would never be able to compete with these people and never realise how easy I had it in my current job?
I admire people who have worked for many companies because it means they are used to dealing with different people, adjusting to new environments and proving to their new team they are capable workers.
Is It Bad to Be Stuck in The Same Job for a Long Time?
[Deactivated] on 26/04/2017 - 01:14
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I do feel like redundancy is part of an IT career, but I guess I dont want to find out I lack the skill of working in another company.
first, what do you do for work?
second, for the job you do are being over or underpaid?I'm in the IT industry. Its the industry thats always being off-shored.
Pay wise I think I am getting around market rate.If you're in IT for 13 years doing the same thing, makes it look like you don't want to learn new skills and be innovative by changing jobs.
Thats what I fear will look bad, especially in paper. Fortunately my role is dynamic and not repetitive.
I think I may have got comfy in other parts of the role such as the nice people.
You should learn some new stuff. Are you a developer, system admin, sales, consultant or analyst?
@scrimshaw:
I am more in the management/analyst role. Nothing where I hide behind a computer all day. Its more meeting, planning, meeting, presentation etc.
if you are in IT, 13yrs in a single role is bad IMHO, the way IT industry evolves and people are made redundant, you definitely have a higher risk of getting replaced when trouble comes.
I'm in the IT Industry and make it a habit to stay in a role no longer than two years.
the market is odd, companies rarely upskill staff and increase wages
when you change roles, you almost always get a better wage, learn more skills and meet better people.
Just research the company you are applying for and understand the work life balance
you don't want to leave a comfy job and work for someone like Amazon Web Services. I hear at that place its after 6pm and 90% of the staff are still there workingAlways change in my opinion
In my current role I work with some people who have been here for 10+ years. They are not happy, not on enough wage and not learning new tech as the company just goes to the market and hires experts in the field. They also don't have the confidence to find another job.Finding a new job and meeting new people will give you a breath of fresh air in your life.
Take the plunge and learn
Just be mindful of your finances in case the worst should occur (e.g. start a new role then dont make probation)Comparing yourself to the Jones' is dangerous. If you are happy, making good coin and involved in good work then changing for the sake of change may put you in a worse life balance position.
Be ready for change, but understand that all change may not necessarily be positive.
13 years in the same job/company is nowhere near as common as it was. Be careful what you wish for.
If you happy and the money is good enough, just keep it. .
Yes I like to work i am doing. I also like the up and coming work that i potentially have to do.
It's not that I am in a rut doing the same thing day in day out. I just wonder if I am getting too comfy and loose relationship building skills.
If you like what you do, the work conditions and the people you work with, why move? It's not always greener on the other side.
I held onto an IT "job" for 15 years once. It's important to keep pushing the envelope and not get stuck in a rut. Being in a technology field, there is ample opportunity for keep developing yourself.
When it was time to find a new job however, there was one particular recruiter who couldn't wrap his head around it.
On the flip side though I won'r recruit anyone who changes job according to the calendar.
You really shouldn't compare yourselves to others.
On that note, I've had 5 jobs in 6 years (professional level career). Each new position was a step upwards and a pay increase.
Holding steady doesn't always pay off like our parents would recommend.Although I I agree moving around too much isn't god for your resume, I admire your guts in moving around and working in new teams and environments.
I have like consistency for a while.
Change is good sometimes but not always.
Think ahead.
U got a consistent income and u like the job
If 10 people are jumping from a bridge,would u jump too?
Don't look at others and think about it.
Out your head down and keep at it !a lot people never have "long service leave"
im sure many will be jealous of you, being able to take long service leaves and enjoying your job for years.
im am currently looking for a new job after 7years in the same one.
Now that I am applying for new jobs… I wish I had taken more courses during that time as it would give me more of a talking point during interviews.
You got a good point here. ALso take advantage of company provided courses to upskil.
It also depends on how old you are.
I suppose if you are 30-35 you may look for the challenge, pay rise and career opportunity and it could be worth doing it.
On the other hand if you are 50-55 and you have a comfortable well paying job you maybe be better off staying put.
Generally speaking, yes, but depends on the type of work you do. There are only certain types of jobs where you could remain in for decades and that's if the type of job is the kind that is hard for someone else to replace. E.g if you're an artisan baker, a Michelin star chef or a craftsman / builder, you keep doing it because nobody else does it better. Some other occupations in this list could also be school teachers. I've been taught by, and worked with, teachers who have worked in the same school for more than a decade.
If you're doing the type of job that someone could find a way of doing better, you're at risk of being made redundant. Especially since automation is on the rise and even white collar jobs are at risk of being replaced by machines.