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This BBC article argues that traditionally you would only change jobs after spending a few years at a company—this is no longer the case with younger workers in some cases changing jobs every few months.

Summary

Alex Christian, writing for the BBC, makes the following points:
  • Strategically moving around the job market (Job hopping) is becoming common. This phenomenon is caused by:
  • The rewards for the strategic job hoppers are:
    • They are gaining sizable pay rises.
    • They are greatly accelerating career progression.
    • Acquiring skills, abilities and knowledge, they can use in future roles.
  • The issues job hoppers face are:
    • Over the longer term, it may limit career options for recruiters who might be looking for stability in their workforce.
    • Moving jobs too often can mean they aren’t in a position long enough to learn the role or master specialist skills.
    • Constantly looking for jobs and adapting to new work situations can have a psychological toll.
  • Companies might consider rewarding loyalty with training and development opportunities and success planning where workers can see how they can progress within their existing organisations.
Learn about the advantages and pitfalls of job hopping

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Source Information BBC