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No rules, but 2 yrs is plenty.
i hear you feel the same as well. My 1st job was 5 years but i was learning and straight outa high school. Second 10 years again learning, Now i feel i am ready!
don’t stay at a job for a title or the promise of a title. stay or leave for the people you learn from and the challenge of the work. if you’re solid creatively, the jobs and opportunities will present themselves.
could not have said it better. I feel i have grown and learnt so much from my mentors. as much as i have to compete with them papered kids i have the talent and skills.
Been in the industry for 16 years and longest I’ve been at a job is 3 years, shortest was 3 months, and each time I move on it’s because it’s a growth opportunity. There’s no rule to how long you “have” to stay because you owe nothing to any company. Go when it’s time and don’t burn bridges by being a jerk while looking out for your own interests and growth.
Thank for this definitely great advise. I hear you about the burn bridges part. Very important to leave in good terms and faith. Thank you again.
Time to leave. I made the mistake of staying for opportunity and experience. But my in the ass.
got this advise as well from some peers. I have set out to apply and keep looking until i find my place for my final stretch of this journey.
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I’d leave. The only risk is that if you’ve been working for 20 years, you’ll soon learn what an ageist business we are in when you approach hirers.
Already feels that way and been keeping my self relevant even leading a digital team from the creative angle. But it is true. Going off on my own may also be a good idea.
Time to go
A couple of things: You should definitely make career choices based on “opportunity”. For “growth”, you might consider taking classes and perhaps even getting a degree or two. Now, with online study and WFH, is the perfect time. It’s a great way to meet new talent and find mentors. At the higher levels in your job, you’ll learn less from your bosses and be expected to DO the teaching. From what you’ve written, you also seem to feel a bit vulnerable because of your lack of formal education. That is easily fixed. Especially if your employer offers tuition reimbursement.
Wow! well said i do believe some courses and certification would be super great for me to get that formal documentation to support my skills as well. I will start a search for some courses to do. Thank you so much.
There aren’t really any real rules to this whole thing but the “rule” I’ve found to be true is, as long as you’re good at what you do and you deal with the leave decently and with respect to those who’ve given you the opportunity, you can leave whenever you want and it won’t affect your future reputation.
With that said if you need the assurance 2 years is the safe zone👌🏼