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I'm that person. I have been with the same company for 23 years and I plan to retire here. That have an awesome 401K/profit share and there is just no need for me to leave. I know I'm just another cog in the machine, but they respect my time off requests and are super accommodating, and that's enough for me.
Rising Star
That’s really admirable! There’s something to be said for finding a place that treats you well and gives you stability. I think if the benefits are strong and your time is respected, staying put can absolutely be the right move.
Staying somewhere for 15 years or more seems inconceivable to me, but I suppose it would make sense if someone got on the right track within an organization. I've had experiences where I felt like there was no open road ahead of me, and I assumed if I didn't move on I'd always be taken for granted. So in my experience that kind of long-term loyalty just wouldn't have made sense. But I guess if it works for someone the stability of it would be attractive.
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Totally get that - it really depends on the environment. If growth feels limited, staying long-term can feel more like stagnation than stability. But in the right role with real support and opportunity, I can see how it might be worth sticking around.
I can't imagine staying anywhere longer than 5 years. The longest I've stayed at one job has been 4 years, and by the end of my time there, I was dreading going to work each day. It wasn't a particularly bad company or anything, it just got stale, as every job seems to after a while. Couple that with the fact you almost always make more job-hopping than by sticking around and it makes it that much harder to justify staying anywhere for too long.
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Totally fair and sometimes a change of scenery is what keeps things fresh. I’ve also noticed that job changes often come with better pay and new challenges, which can be hard to pass up when things start to feel repetitive.
I’ve been at Fidelity for 12 years and in my current role for 4. Recently I’ve been feeling stuck and have been applying for new roles internally because nothing I’ve seen elsewhere offers the combination of benefits, pay, and flexibility I have here. I could go somewhere else and definitely make more money, but I would have worse insurance, nowhere near the retirement benefits, and I would have to be in the office full time which I am not interested in doing unless I’m going to get paid exponentially more. A couple thousand dollars a year doesn’t make up for having to sit in an office to do the same thing I do better at home. So until I find at least a comparable situation elsewhere, I’ll stay here.
Rising Star
Totally get that - sometimes the full package matters more than just the paycheck. When you’ve got solid benefits, flexibility, and a setup that works for your life, it’s hard to justify leaving unless it’s a big upgrade across the board.
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The longest I’ve been at the same job was 3 years when I was a teen. I’ve only been post-college for 4 years with 2 years being the longest stint so far. I love my current company, though, so I imagine I’ll stay here for a while.
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That’s a great place to be - loving where you work makes a big difference. It’s awesome that you’ve found a company you can see yourself growing with for the long term.
Under 4 years!
20+ years (several roles and promotions). stability and not wanting to start over with accruing pto are what keep most of us. Also, time flies as you’re going through the busyness of life so unless you have a goal of not staying longer than X years, before you know it you’ve been somewhere ‘forever’.
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20+ years is impressive! It’s true how quickly time passes, especially when life is busy and the job keeps evolving. Stability and PTO are hard to give up, and sometimes “forever” just sneaks up on you!