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3mo
Is Job hopping really bad? I don't think so!
I once interviewed a candidate who had switched 3 jobs all within a span of 1-2 years.
My colleague suggested me not to hire him as frequent switches show instability.
However, I was confident about the candidate and went on with hiring him.
Yesterday he completed 3rd year anniversary with my team.
It's 2024, job-hopping often says more about the companies than the employee.
People rarely leave when they're treated well, paid fairly, given room to grow, and part of a positive #WorkCulture.
But if you provide a toxic workplace, then how can you expect employees to stay with you!
an operations executive
3mo
if you switch frequently then no ones gonna trust you at your workplace and they will keep you away from crucial discussions
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a deputy manager
3mo
Its only good till you are getting jobs till certain phase in your career, Eventually after some time you have to show some loyalty to the companies, The example you shared is may be 1 in thousands, But what I have seen and with my experience, Job hoppers usually wont stay for a longer duration and nobody wants someone who cant be trusted with tenure to join the team
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gurugrind
3mo
An Assistant Manager
depends whether the problem is with candidate's attitude or with the company's culture.
nobodyn
3mo
works at
Good judgement
meditativealbatross
3mo
currently not working
It's a sign of a good employee seeking better opportunities. After all, who wants to stay in a toxic workplace ?
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a sales executive
2mo
I agree...Job-hopping is often a reflection of poor company culture, not the employee’s lack of stability.
coderji
2mo
A Team Lead
You make a great point, but I also think it's about personal growth. If you're not learning or advancing at your current job, then switching companies is definitely a smart move.
an educator
2mo
True...I've had a friend leave a toxic environment where her growth was stunted. She found a much better role, and now she’s thriving.
kyachahiye
2mo
A Software Developer
Honestly, if someone jumps jobs every 6 months...I’d worry. Stability and loyalty are still important traits, and constant hopping doesn’t sit well with many companies, especially senior roles.
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