Navigating the Tricky Waters of Job Hopping

I have been plagued by the negativity surrounding the practice of "Job Hopping."

?A job hopper works momentarily in one organization instead of associating themselves with an organization for the long haul. Albeit several people change occupations, job hoppers do so frequently. Now that you know how Job Hopping works, you might automatically choose to be against the entire practice. One of the main reasons I have often come across as to why you might feel so is how your potential employers could scrutinize your resilience on the job.

?Potential managers could probably have huge fear while surveying a resume with continuous work changes, pondering, "on the off chance that I put time and money in this person's training, will he/she stay in the company long enough for me to receive the rewards?" Are you someone they will be able to count on when it comes to long-term projects and strategies?

?Here's food for thought: How long will we hold ourselves back from taking control of our lives just because someone else will judge us for our decisions?

?I have personally hopped three jobs in a short period, and now I would like to bust this negativity around Job Hopping. I have developed several skills in my career, and sometimes it gets tough to see my skills sit unused on my work desk while I keep working on something that doesn't match my talents.

?A new job or joining a new organization will push you out of your usual comfort zone, which can frequently be the best method for growing your range of abilities, learning new things, and using your skills to the fullest extent. I have personally also observed that I go into a new position feeling invigorated and with a craving to share ground-breaking thoughts with my colleagues. But, of course, the latter will be a normal reaction for everyone, given that you are placed in a dynamic professional setting where your skills and capabilities are entirely harnessed.

?The last two companies I spent a considerably short period in weren't "bad" companies. They were companies that had achieved milestones in their respective fields. But great companies automatically do not mean you will be living up to the fullest potential in your job. I was sitting in an environment that did not motivate me or use my skills. An organization is supposed to help an employee grow, let them discover new skills, and let them use the ones they already have to help the organization reach new heights. Unfortunately, none of that was happening in my professional life!! And so, I had to keep looking for a more dynamic environment that would open up doors to brand new opportunities.

Working at various organizations throughout your career will empower you to get familiar with multiple professional settings with different challenges and more things to learn, which can expand your insight and skills.

Everything said, understand and map out why you have this urgent feeling to hop from one organization to another. It was never about the monetary benefit because I was paid well everywhere. If money is the only reason, that is usually not a definitive explanation. However, assuming you truly feel the work you're in has run its course — for example, you've maximized on learning and you don't feel eager to come to work any longer (as long as you can figure out why) — then at that point, it very well may be an ideal opportunity to give a job change a thought!!?

?I currently work at an organization that truly values my skills, and I am free to use them to build something new daily. And, what’s more, exciting than being productive and seeing your years of hard work pay off??