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Hi fellow fishies!
Can someone please explain what is “SUPPLEMENTARY allowance” in my payslip??? It is the highest in my entire payslip, more than basic salary. Basic is lets say ₹7 lac annually and supplementary bonus is ₹7 lac 40 thousand.
Can someone please explain why this exists in my paylslip, is it good or bad from tax perspective and shall I ask my HR to decrease it???
Please help asap.
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From an employer perspective, the longer the better. I don't know if there's a magic number, but they want to see that you're not a flight risk and will leave within a few months of being hired. Especially early in your career.
....think about it. If you left after a year - left, weren't let go - it's because some company did not care that you were moving on so quickly. If they did, it stands to reason others won't either.
To add a little more context, I enjoy my current job, have no issues with my boss, coworkers, or the compensation. However, I am realizing there is very little growth potential for me. Would that still come across as a red flag for potential employers?
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I said I’d stay at first company for three years bc I always imagined myself job hopping. I’m still with them so idk. I had interviewed a couple places and they had loved my tenure at my current company.
I don’t think there is a magic number. If you don’t like your job and you find something else, why wait? As a hiring manager, I rather hire someone who is proactive in managing their career and know what they want.
I left my first job after college after 6 months. I knew right away I made a mistake in taking that job and I wanted to pivot. Stayed at my second job for about 2.5yrs while try to figure out what industry I wanted to be in. After that, I have only worked for 2 companies in the last 27yrs.
I have seen the ave time at a job is around 2-3 years for younger workers (25-34), and almost 10 years for 50+.
As of January 2024, the median employee tenure in the U.S. is approximately 3.9 to 4.1 years, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. While this is the median, tenure varies significantly by age, with younger workers (25–34) averaging 2.7 years and older workers (55–64) averaging 9.6 years.
Bureau of Labor Statistics (.gov)
Bureau of Labor Statistics (.gov)
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Key Takeaways on Job Tenure:
Age Matters: Younger workers tend to change jobs more frequently (1–3 years), while workers over 55 are more likely to stay longer.
Gender Differences: In 2024, median tenure was 4.2 years for men and 3.6 years for women.
Industry & Role: Tenure differs by sector; public sector jobs often have higher retention than private-sector, high-turnover industries like hospitality or retail.
Trends: Overall, median job tenure has decreased slightly, from 4.1 years in 2022 to 3.9 years in 2024.
Job Hopping: Nearly 22% of workers had been with their current employer for a year or less.
Bureau of Labor Statistics (.gov)
Bureau of Labor Statistics (.gov)
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Generally, a "normal" or expected length of time to stay at a job is often considered to be 2–4 years to demonstrate both stability and growth, though this is heavily dependent on career stage and personal goals.