what should be the good time to switch the company ?
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Hi, many of my friends have different opinion on switching the company. some of them changes job frequently even for minor money increment. i understand that if you are not getting a good growth(in terms of money and learning)/some bad office politics you should change your company but is it okay to switch company to get more pay/may be better opportunity (which we don't know if that is better, until joining the new company) even if you are happy with your current employer. what should be the right time for a developer to look for a change which will give him proper boost in his carrier?
Ravi Khoda
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Hi, many of my friends have different opinion on switching the company. some of them changes job frequently even for minor money increment. i understand that if you are not getting a good growth(in terms of money and learning)/some bad office politics you should change your company but is it okay to switch company to get more pay/may be better opportunity (which we don't know if that is better, until joining the new company) even if you are happy with your current employer. what should be the right time for a developer to look for a change which will give him proper boost in his carrier?
Ravi Khoda
For me personally, the right job is not just about the money or opportunity. I want to work for a company that treats its employees fairly and with respect, where I feel that my opinions are valued, that I feel that I can make a positive contribution and that I am fairly rewarded for making those contributions. I am not career minded and do not switch from job to job just for minor pay increases. This looks bad on your resume and many employers avoid such people. There is no right or wrong answer to this. If you constantly want to explore new opportunities then maybe contracting is a better option.
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Hi, many of my friends have different opinion on switching the company. some of them changes job frequently even for minor money increment. i understand that if you are not getting a good growth(in terms of money and learning)/some bad office politics you should change your company but is it okay to switch company to get more pay/may be better opportunity (which we don't know if that is better, until joining the new company) even if you are happy with your current employer. what should be the right time for a developer to look for a change which will give him proper boost in his carrier?
Ravi Khoda
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Hi, many of my friends have different opinion on switching the company. some of them changes job frequently even for minor money increment. i understand that if you are not getting a good growth(in terms of money and learning)/some bad office politics you should change your company but is it okay to switch company to get more pay/may be better opportunity (which we don't know if that is better, until joining the new company) even if you are happy with your current employer. what should be the right time for a developer to look for a change which will give him proper boost in his carrier?
Ravi Khoda
There is no "one rule" which covers when to switch. But...do note that switching too often can be a kiss of death for good companies. Recruiting costs money - lots of it - directly in terms of Agency fees (which are a percentage of the annual salary of each placed employee) or advertising, and indirectly in terms of the sheer time it takes to interview and decide. If you have a history of changing often then the implication is that you won't stay long, so you can get passed over in favour of a lesser candidate with a more "stable" employment history. It can also look like you are good at interviewing, and very bad at the job... Don't change jobs just for money - unless the increment is substantial. Change because the old job is too easy and you need a challenge. Or because the conditions in the old company are intolerable for what ever reason. If you are happy with the employer, the work is good, the commute doesn't eat your life and soul, and your colleagues are good to work with then stay - if you can.
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There is no "one rule" which covers when to switch. But...do note that switching too often can be a kiss of death for good companies. Recruiting costs money - lots of it - directly in terms of Agency fees (which are a percentage of the annual salary of each placed employee) or advertising, and indirectly in terms of the sheer time it takes to interview and decide. If you have a history of changing often then the implication is that you won't stay long, so you can get passed over in favour of a lesser candidate with a more "stable" employment history. It can also look like you are good at interviewing, and very bad at the job... Don't change jobs just for money - unless the increment is substantial. Change because the old job is too easy and you need a challenge. Or because the conditions in the old company are intolerable for what ever reason. If you are happy with the employer, the work is good, the commute doesn't eat your life and soul, and your colleagues are good to work with then stay - if you can.
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there are the people whom i know, they have change there job only once in 30 years of their career. So its totally depended on where you would like to work,are you happy with the work you are doing. Is you work life is balanced(most important :-D ).
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Hi, many of my friends have different opinion on switching the company. some of them changes job frequently even for minor money increment. i understand that if you are not getting a good growth(in terms of money and learning)/some bad office politics you should change your company but is it okay to switch company to get more pay/may be better opportunity (which we don't know if that is better, until joining the new company) even if you are happy with your current employer. what should be the right time for a developer to look for a change which will give him proper boost in his carrier?
Ravi Khoda
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Hi, many of my friends have different opinion on switching the company. some of them changes job frequently even for minor money increment. i understand that if you are not getting a good growth(in terms of money and learning)/some bad office politics you should change your company but is it okay to switch company to get more pay/may be better opportunity (which we don't know if that is better, until joining the new company) even if you are happy with your current employer. what should be the right time for a developer to look for a change which will give him proper boost in his carrier?
Ravi Khoda
Most people switch the company off at night, and on weekends, but I'd say it will vary with the the job.
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