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I personally don’t think so; I think the days of staying at an employer for over 10 years or even 5 years are gone and the job market is much different and more competitive. If your current employer can’t compete with a better offer, then that’s their loss, not yours.
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I’ll say this: I don’t think it makes a candidate unattractive in the PR space. But it is a yellow flag and something that I keep in mind while working with someone.
In my opinion-unless there are major issues at a workplace, I’d recommend sticking around for 2 years. Most people don’t really hit their stride until the 8-12 month mark. And when you think about how long it takes to get onboarded to an agency, in new clients and potential new industries-I think you are doing yourself a disservice by hopping around every year. You aren’t giving yourself time to settle in and actually learn or solidly build your skills.
The best thing for your career is getting bigger and better opportunities and doing great work. If the newer place beats your current spot then take the money and run. But if you have runway and like the people where you are, don’t walk away lightly.
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If you want to rise to the top, being with the same company over time provides more opportunity. This only applies if you’re really good at what you do, are a great team player, and are enthusiastic about your culture. But it’s how it works. Look at your leadership: they all likely have been there 20 years…So in answer to your question, it depends on your long term ambition vs your short term opportunity.
I have some concern when I see a resume and someone hopped every year and also when they hopped for a higher title. I don’t completely disregard these people ever (since everyone has their own story and reasons) but at initial glance, that makes me thing a couple of things. 1. Why hire you if you left 4 companies before that at a year? By the time I onboard you fully, you on your way out. 2. Not getting promoted in house at your current job…does that mean you didn’t earn it? You might be able to sell yourself well but then just skate by at that level you were hired at.
Again, this all is an extreme case I’m talking through all situations are different.
I, fortunately, have been promoted at the same location multiple times and when I interviewed, many said that is very impressive and something that raised their interest. Shows loyalty and good performance. But again, I was luckily at a company who noticed and rewarded my performance. If you don’t have that, you gotta move on.
Or all of this shifts were for financial reasons (unfortunately loyalty usually doesn’t pay that well compared to hopping)
Companies that undervalue their employees love employees who think other people care about them going after better offers. Have you asked your agency for career progression? Have they rejected you? If yes - leave. I’d you haven’t, give them a chance to make you feel valued, and I’d they don’t leave! Either way, sitting around when there are better offers at the door only benefits your employer. Get out there!