Why you shouldn't stay at the same company for too long (3 reasons) #6

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You might have been wondering whether you’ve been with the same company for too long and whether it’s time to look out for other opportunities.
When you’ve worked for a company for quite a while, it’s easy to get comfortable and forget about what your career goals are. It’s much easier to just stay put.
In this episode, I’ll talk about 3 reasons why you should not stay with the same company for too long. I’ll also go through how you can ‘test’ whether or not it’s time to look out, as well as share with you 2 cases in which staying a bit longer makes sense. #careerpodcast #multiplecareers #personalsuccess
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@multiplecareerspodcast2556 9 ай бұрын

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@gjinkalla23 7 ай бұрын

For me 2 years is more than enough

@Andrew-3445 Жыл бұрын

Those were the exact 3 reasons that I knew I had to leave my last job. I could not get promoted from where I was, the company was doing things to lower my pay and benefits, and I was not learning new things or growing. Leaving at the end of last year was one of the best things I have ever done. My new role was a promotion, pays more, costs me a whole lot less, better benefits, less stress, and great learning opportunities.

@multiplecareerspodcast2556 Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that you found something much better, thanks for sharing your experience!

@ytr8989 Жыл бұрын

It’s good you took the initiative. It’s not worth staying with a crumby company, and they’d have eventually just laid you off anyway.

@peterbogdanovich4043 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for summing up a 27 minutes pod cast in a few sentences.

@Andrew-3445 Жыл бұрын

@@peterbogdanovich4043 It all comes down to if you can grow professionally and personally, then stay. If you can't then leave.

@BillClinton228 6 ай бұрын

I work for a startup with terrible weak managers which means any problems are swept under the rug. WHen I exposed all the problems I became the outcast and now I just get undermined and am the punching bag for passive aggressive jokes. I'm also constantly reminded that I'm very well paid and more is expected of me but my salary is actually low for my level of experience. For me it's one of two things, if my pay isnt great then I should atleast be surrounded by great people and if I'm not surrounded by great people then my pay needs to be great. If neither one of those things is happening, then you have to look for the exit.

@larasmith5723 Жыл бұрын

The WHOLE CONTENT of this video is TOTALLY TRUE. 24 yrs of loyalty in a Cruise Line didn't make me grow in my career nor gave me the chance to be promoted. EYE OPENER.

@ananthh.v.3193 10 ай бұрын

Your employer takes you for granted for staying too long. That's what happened to me after working for 16 long years in the same company

@user-of1pj5fb6v 5 ай бұрын

Agreed

@GnomeEU 9 ай бұрын

I work in software and many companies have their own in-house tools and frameworks. You can get really good at those tools, but that's useless for anything outside that company. So I totally agree with you on point 3.

@higherpurpose1212 11 ай бұрын

This is a wonderful podcast, it's like she's discussing what I've gone through. Pretty much accurate. I stayed with a company for 15 years. Too long! I initially wanted to stay for 3 years to learn, but I got too comfortable, to the point that I decided that's going to be my last employer until I retire. I became an expert, a furniture in the department, made some friends, love my travel to work and going home. I was scared to leave because I don't know what's waiting for me out there. But, plans change. People change. I left without a new role waiting. I found myself struggling. I might be an expert in the IT work I was doing for them, but I got complacent that I didn't learn new skills. The skills I learned from them didn't translate to skillset in the outside world. Now I'm trying to upskill and catch up, but It's a slow grind. I should have left that company on my 7th year when I initially planned for it. Don't be like me. There's no loyalty, anyone is indispensable. Look after yourself and your skills.

@csensale 6 ай бұрын

Supermarkets do that most of the time

@CD-hv5du 7 ай бұрын

I was regretting leaving the company i worked for 20 years but after hearing this video i dont anymore. Thanks

@camelknees1970 Ай бұрын

I am almost 21 here. I have been preparing to leave. I was pretty much told I am capped at my pay. Well, what I do for the company is more than just my job title--so yeah, I make alot if that was all I do, but what I do affects every part of this company. When I am gone, they will see. And really, I don't feel challenged anymore, sadly

@atlantic_love Ай бұрын

This is one of the best and most relatable videos I've ever seen. She's spot on! At my company, the last time my pay increased was October 2022 when I was promoted to Team Lead. If we're talking about review-based or cost of living raises, it's probably 2 years. What are others' thoughts on this? I've been at this company for 5 and a half years. Each week my husband (who works there, too) and I say "tomorrow we're going job hunting", but as soon as we get off work and have slept for the night, we're too tired to then go look for something different. This has been going on for awhile. I've been picking up the slack at work for others who are either lazy or don't possess the traits that I do to get certain things done in a timely, accurate manner, and I've been so engrained in the company for so long that I'm simply too tired to do something about it on my off days :(

@mmmghool Ай бұрын

This is why Im leaving my job. I've started looking for a new one, but had to leave when I found out other hard working and undervalued employees are leaving soon.

@MB-or8js 4 ай бұрын

Agree with all the mentioned reasons. Another additional one: culture change when staying longer in the same company. Seen this twice in my career that the culture when starting and leaving the job was different. CEOs with different company agenda and senior managers change over the course of years, and it is possible that you don't fit as much anymore to the culture when hired years ago. Then it is also better to leave and start over elsewhere.

@farhadhatami2905 Жыл бұрын

it's good to watch this video as an employer. it gives you an insight on what is going through your empolyee's mind.

@multiplecareerspodcast2556 Жыл бұрын

Welcome! Glad to have you here, I hope that it can contribute to better, more productive employee-employer relationships. Employees are often tiptoeing, afraid to speak their minds. But employers would benefit from knowing their true thoughts, and potentially retain their best people!

@davidrobinson9528 9 ай бұрын

Man… I commend those staying at a job for 15-20yrs. The most I stayed at a job was for a little over a year after my longest job of 6yrs. After that I decided I will never again let an employer dictate my source of income single handedly. I’ve been doing side jobs, self employed income sources and job hope for greater pay and opportunity. I’ll be dam I give any company my loyalty. I’m loyal to myself 1st. Stop putting time on your growth or movement. No one is making it out of here alive and don’t know when today is our last, so you dam well better take that leap the moment you feel it and stop doubting yourself.

@atlantic_love Ай бұрын

You won't believe this, but my grandfather (who just passed away a month ago) owned and operated the same real estate company from the 1950's to 2024. It was basically his only real job. My parents have been working for this same company since the 1970's. Some of my siblings have been there since the early 2000's.

@Veg1v0 7 ай бұрын

Transitioning to a new company now. I would have stayed but I felt limited in growth.

@ericrodriguez773 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the advice, this was helpful!

@Barnacl3_Boi 8 ай бұрын

Great content and I love that colour on you!

@DyingRaceApocolyps Жыл бұрын

Really good perspectives - thanks

@fortrolol 11 ай бұрын

Super high quality content! Thanks!

@NaokiIto-oj3sg Жыл бұрын

I have been with my current employer for 12 years now and haven't had a promotion for 5 years. I thought I was totally ready to move on. So I applied for 2 jobs and have got a job offer with $50k more than my current salary. But now I am hesitating to take the offer because I started thinking that stability is important. But as you said, never know when they let me go.

@multiplecareerspodcast2556 Жыл бұрын

It must be great to know that you have options, and your skilled are valued much higher (regardless of whether or not you take the offer). Looking forward to hear if you decided to take the job in the end!

@Alessandro1983 Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately we all work for an " at will " employer. Meaning they can let us go at any given moment. I felt comfortable at my employer too. But the more I learn that employers don't care about you, only care about their own interest & that they can let you go at any moment.; really encourages me to be in control of my own life and leave corporate America. It's just inst friendly place and it's not a place for me personally. But good luck on your new endeavor! If you do decide to take on the new offer.

@multiplecareerspodcast2556 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad that you found a better, alternate path!

@victorvaldez760 Жыл бұрын

Worked in the same company for more than one and a half decade ., the company this year told me take a pay cut by 15% and also increased my job scope. I hope I have a chance to get out soon.. thank you for this video

@Vichinsky-ox8px 5 ай бұрын

I hope it works out.

@granolagirlGfunk 9 ай бұрын

This is exactly correct! I speak from experience…..both my own and former colleagues.

@gunjannaik2476 2 ай бұрын

Great advice I just resigned last week & totally agreed with your thoughts. I am also moving ahead in my Career

@RayRay-uw6ms 11 ай бұрын

this is great

@moisesvillagran8956 Жыл бұрын

You got yourself a sub! Amazing podcast!

@multiplecareerspodcast2556 Жыл бұрын

Thanks! And welcome!

@JohnTube2K Жыл бұрын

Nice video. Good job.

@MultipleCareers Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@aftabksyed 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for putting your thoughts together on this video!

@multiplecareerspodcast2556 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you watched it, thank you!

@h..a..n..a 2 ай бұрын

Thank you, That was very helpful!!! In my case, I've worked at the same company for 5 years and leaving for exactly these 3 reasons that you mentioned, and now, after 1 year at the new company, I'm starting to ask myself the same questions, and yes, I think I need to change this job already, even though it's just been 1 year, but I find myself depending on the company, there's no new experience anymore and the chances of getting paid more is very low, even though I'm enjoying what I'm doing, and it kinds of fulfilling, but I think the nature of my specialty as an occupational therapist is what makes it fulfilling, not just this job!

@ngpl83 Жыл бұрын

hi, just wanted to let you know that you are doing a great job and deserved a higher subscriber number.

@multiplecareerspodcast2556 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, I appreciate that a lot!

@Alessandro1983 Жыл бұрын

Great podcast. You now have a new followers

@multiplecareerspodcast2556 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, and welcome!!

@annamelanie5151 2 ай бұрын

The benefits trap was real. When I was there long enough to get four weeks of paid vacation, that was an anchor that no other company would match. Plus 5 personal days and virtually unlimited sick time off. Luckily was able to do some lateral moves and keep those sweet perks.

@drunclecookie216 2 ай бұрын

I've been with the same company for 20 years now. I'm able to work from home since 2020 and I get to set my own hours. As long as I put in 40 hours a week and meet deadlines they're fine if I run errands and do stuff around the house while on company time. I can't find that anywhere else. I've had 3 job offers in the past 6 months for substantially more pay, but I'd have to drive to an office a minimum of 30 miles away (I'm very rural), they require travel out of town overnight fairly frequently, and the employees I've talked work an average of 60 hours a week. I'm debt free and have my house paid off so I don't really need the extra money if I'm going to sacrifice my personal life for it. I'm basically just coasting now.

@muffinman1 Жыл бұрын

I agree with some of the things you said. Particularly, if you stay for so long in the company and you have a particular skill that is very specific to the company, then you are at danger should the company lay you off and you don't have any other skill for other employees. You don't want to be over reliant/heavily skewed on the company's offerings/particular way of doing things and not know how to do tasks/things any other way. You may need to pursue other opportunities or get laid off any time in the future and not know how to learn and do things outside your comfort zone to be re-employed. In the tech sector we got this problem, employee uses a particular software because the company requires that and after years of use the employee has no other skills than what the company allowed you to use. You just become 1 dimensional and reliant on the mercy of the company, that's leverage.

@multiplecareerspodcast2556 Жыл бұрын

Interesting to hear specifically about the tech sector. Yes, the point about being 1-dimensional is spot on. It's so easy to get comfortable but in the long run it can put you in a weak position. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

@MsMinoula 7 ай бұрын

Your boss is not your friend and they can fire you anytime. So why not leaving any time. You can give a longer period of notice if you care about them. I felt guilty for quiting as I have my current job for less than a year, and I have been semi productive all along. But life happens and my boyfriend moves to a different EU country with a better salary. And truth is where we are right now it's really difficult to start a family. So even though it wasnt in my plans to quit (though I was in the middle of negotiating some changes), I just did.

@GATvsGAT Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video. I’ve been at the same company (different roles) for 20 years and now fearing that I’m not marketable despite being a solid high performer. Currently seeking other opportunities outside and This video has certainly affirmed lots of things. Keep up the content😁

@multiplecareerspodcast2556 Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that you're looking for other options! That sounds like a very good move. Wishing you all the best and thank you!

@multiplecareerspodcast2556 11 ай бұрын

I started this podcast channel about a year ago. It was a place for me to explore a new format in which I talk about career issues in a more raw and uncut way. Lately, I've seen much more traction and a growing interest in my episodes here! Nevertheless, I've decided to slowly merge back this podcast into my main channel 'Multiple Careers', and will no longer be uploading on this channel. For more content, please subscribe to my channel here: kzfaq.info See you there everyone!☺

@Newbecollector 8 ай бұрын

I have been with my company for 16 yr been an assistant manager for 8 yr been passed up for the lead position many times by people I have more time and experience then. Also we get moved to different store locations every two years so I have a different manager every few years and getting sick and tired of trying to show them what I can do it my motivation has taken a total dive and just starting to not even care anymore

@Vichinsky-ox8px 5 ай бұрын

Go to a new store.

@Intrepiddabbler Ай бұрын

My boss definitely started taking me for granted since last year, and it got way worse this year, my 6th. I am actively exploring other options now. I may stay a bit longer, but I am now open to moving on.

@joecater894 6 ай бұрын

how long is too long? totally depends on the company. I worked in a very very large world recognised tech firm and my dept no2 joined in 1978... he was still there in 2017 after an amazing career. maybe that is less common these days. I'd say join a company and leave when you stop gaining marketable skills.. thats the brutal no nonsense approach that will get you ahead. Skills = money. The company is just thinking about you doing a job they want you to do for their company..

@AbiNephilim Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! It's helped me understand a few things that have been on my mind for the past year. I've definitely stayed too long in my current position. There are many factors that make me want to move on but the biggest factor for me is the fact that I'm way too comfortable. I've never before been too scared to change my position than I have been lately, and that's dangerous since there are many things I disagree with in terms of how my current employer's upper management handles serious situations that I just hate to have to ignore. No position is perfect, but I know I will never get what I want which can be easier achieved elsewhere if I stay, even though everyone in my department is a joy to work with and literally is the only reason I've stayed so long - it is very nearing the time that I'll be making myself move on.

@claudealpha2090 4 ай бұрын

The main reason I want to quit is because I found out my company cares more about their bs policies than they care about their employees. Upper management, who mind you aren't subject to these policies as they don't carry out the kind of work where these policies apply, tends to insist on the most unnecessary, extreme and non-sensical safety policies that when followed only serve to degrade the experience of working there. When I brought up to them how little sense these policies make and how we found better, more efficient alternatives to them, I was more or less told "Your opinion is irrelevant, this is policy, you can't do anything about it and you should instead ensure you and others follow it." even though I believe they're total bs

@taoist32 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this podcast. Been thinking of leaving my industry. Been in for 20 years in healthcare. Would be great to see a podcast about the various worker strikes happening around the country right now.

@multiplecareerspodcast2556 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your thoughts! That's a long stretch of time, moving industries could indeed be interesting! Wishing you all the best for that!

@christophertracy2807 Жыл бұрын

This chick is not old enough to have 20 years of experience in order to do a podcast or give advice to someone with 20 years

@tonyp9313 6 ай бұрын

Does your job pay high? What are you make yearly?

@taoist32 6 ай бұрын

@@tonyp9313 Just barely enough as I live in the Bay Area of CA. 50,000 is nothing.

@tonyp9313 6 ай бұрын

@@taoist32 Damn how much do things cost down in California? If I made 50K that would be plenty for me. I live in montreal, Quebec.

@jackcarraway4707 6 ай бұрын

If you are happy with your job, at least regularly job shop. See what the job market looks like. See what average pay is. See what skills are in demand. Heck, do it just to see how fast you can get a call back.

@hvacdr 10 ай бұрын

Man so much truth to this amazing coming out of she looks so young like 27

@duanerackham9567 6 ай бұрын

I feel teapped at my current job. They're paying well for a band 5 engineering job. But in actuality im just doing basic paper shuffling and logistics. Haven't looked at a electrical schematic in months (and usually it's just an fyi during a meeting) I work closely with development and there is a lot of opportunities for learning and growth, especially on paper. However there are so many layoffs and age discrimination lawsuits. A lot of the senior staff "silo" information and don't teach the new hires or give them "go for" jobs. That look good to upper management but they don't really have the knowledge. Its like pulling teeth to learn something from these people. And if you ask too many questions they put you on a project with no guidance and it makes you look foolish or its another gofor job that looks good on paper , but no learning has occured. Not sure what i should do Making a job changes to a lateral job position and making the same or less with harder work is a no go. (But i get more comfortable at the current with no pay raise or promotion) But leaving to another job with a highly embellishes resume but little hard technical skills is also a pretty bad move.

@multiplecareerspodcast2556 2 жыл бұрын

How long have you've been working for your company, and are you thinking about moving to another company/industry? Would love to hear where you're at!

@ronstoppable393 Жыл бұрын

2 and a half years. Thinking about moving to another company, cause pay lagged behind the market.

@multiplecareerspodcast2556 Жыл бұрын

@@ronstoppable393 That's a really good reason, I hope you find something much better soon!

@markwalter4881 Жыл бұрын

Longest stint was 6 years. It was a very nice work environment. But! It hurt my career. A lot of wasted time and money. MTC: I don't advise anyone spend more than 3 years at a company. Further, I advise everyone have a quick job second skill or side-hustle.

@CharlotteG754 10 ай бұрын

Have been with the company for over 10 years. This have been an amazing discussion that put important points in perspective. I already know the answer, but had to stay in the role because of financial debt and absence of safety net. Also had a lot of responsibilities to fulfill and switching jobs seemed like too high of a risk.

@twiston43 5 ай бұрын

This was such a good video on the matter. Most of the advice on this kind of situation is utterly outdated...

@bayou__ 6 ай бұрын

Agree with u

@domgia9248 Жыл бұрын

I didn't know they could just blow off your attempt to resign.

@multiplecareerspodcast2556 Жыл бұрын

They can try, but then it's up to the employee to be held back or go ahead anyway!

@ytr8989 Жыл бұрын

It seems like today it would be an almost impossible feat to be with a company for more than a couple years. At my last job turnover was high and even went through 4 controllers in less than a year. And then just last week they laid everyone off. No severance pay, no notice; nothing. Just told us our work was no longer needed. So, if you don’t like your work then you better start looking early and beat the company. It’s good advice for people lucky enough to have found a stable company. Be also aware of your benefits package. If you only have a few years, then you could lose some of your pension, and make sure your 401k is transferable, et. For the last 4 years it seems companies act more like temp agencies than real employers. There’s hardly any employee recognition, no pizza day, nothing. So, if your company cares about its employees the I’d stay.

@multiplecareerspodcast2556 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

@spiderjump 11 ай бұрын

why work for others when you can start your own business or go free lance? on the plus side, you control your hours and who you work with. you can really rake in the money. on the down side, your income can vary wildly month to month.

@lalitjoshi7152 7 ай бұрын

I have been working for 14 years in the same company ...

@betterthanemril988 3 ай бұрын

The issue I have is when the potential new employer doesn’t want to hire you because you’ve been somewhere so long. Instead of utilizing the potential employees experience they feel that because they been at their current place of work for so long they have an inability to adapt to new environments. It’s kinda like a child actor when they’re trying to get into acting as adults. Once you’re seen a certain way it’s hard to branch out

@mr.magnetic8884 Жыл бұрын

At my current company as a tellerin which I have not worked for not even a year yet and I already decided that eventually I would love to move one to a different company. My co workers are annoying and toxic, the district manager is a spineless loser who whole identity revolves around the company he works for. In the 9 months I’ve been there, the company has changed lots of things, some which I can understand from a business standpoint and some which were not really necessary. Also management and co workers have made the environment extremely annoying and negative. I set my mind that once I hit the one year mark, I will quit and start looking for something else.

@multiplecareerspodcast2556 Жыл бұрын

That's a kind of 'corporate illness' that just sucks the productivity and motivation out of everyone. All the best for your job hunt!

@rainbowsunshinekitty3953 Жыл бұрын

I have a fear of change. It has kept me locked in a place where I don't want to be. But, the health insurance is super inexpensive. That's another reason. I knew once I was trained that this job wasn't for me. Now I'm stuck.😔

@multiplecareerspodcast2556 Жыл бұрын

Take it one step at a time. A hundred small steps will still get you out of there!

@LN-jr6nj Ай бұрын

The only way Ive been able to make more money is by changing jobs every 2-3 years. Otherwise, the responsibilities just keep mounting with no significant bump in pay.

@EnterpriseTNG 10 ай бұрын

Ironically, if you are an expert at BMW in a certain domain, you are the top level expert of that domain . 😅

@MsLotusBlooms 29 күн бұрын

Sometimes 2 years is too long in a bad job.

@choo1030 Жыл бұрын

How long is too long?

@multiplecareerspodcast2556 Жыл бұрын

If your earning potential is capped at a point lower than your income target, your career path is limited, and if you're not really learning anything anymore. Also, looking outward, if you're not making the most of the other opportunities that exist. Hope that helps!

@amitkrishna5004 Жыл бұрын

How much is Too Long?

@multiplecareerspodcast2556 Жыл бұрын

If you can't grow anymore at that company/there's nothing more for you too learn.

@csensale 6 ай бұрын

Yeah if I stayed in my current role we only get a $1.00 raise every two years and it’s Union….I think supermarket Union far the worst

@Vichinsky-ox8px 5 ай бұрын

Absolutely my boss said you get 50 cents raise. I said um .....

@groveroark8101 Жыл бұрын

Pack Light travel fast enjoy life don't get stuck on stupid. Corporate people will suck every bit of enjoyment right out of you. it turn you into stone

@multiplecareerspodcast2556 Жыл бұрын

Love it ‘pack light travel fast enjoy life’, very well said!

@heaven4Now26 10 ай бұрын

I had 12 jobs in 1 year. Imagine that lol.

@johndavemarbella6408 9 ай бұрын

I forgot to listen, I was distracted by your beauty 😅.

@veronicalagor4771 3 ай бұрын

Not as much of a compliment as you probably thought this was. It's a career video, not a beauty one. It's actually a back handed insult (implying what she's saying isn't worth listening to, and casually making unnecessary, unsolicited comments on her appearance)

@tonyp9313 6 ай бұрын

Nah...Just stay at Amazon or any company as long as you can. It's about longevity & being secure financially. You take a risk quitting companies because there is a risk of you not getting hired. So why take it? Trust me I've been quitting a lot of companies, it gets you no where. It'll be 1 year next month that I work with Amazon.

@csensale 6 ай бұрын

Meat cutter may pay well but it seems a dead end career especially with bad temper coworkers with attitudes