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How long did you stay at your first full-time job out of college?
I've been at my current position for almost a year and a half and could be ready to move on and try something different in 2012. Is 2 years too soon to change it up? Should I stick it out for longer?
Re: How long did you stay at your first full-time job out of college?
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I was at mine for five years.
I think a year and a half isn't too soon to move around, IMO, as long as you don't make a habit of staying places less than two years.
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second job, university publishing company--7 months
I took time off to work on my teaching certification. I've now taught high school for three years. I don't recommend job hopping as I did, but it didn't negatively impact my career change or finding a position.
I was there for a year and a half, but only quit because I had to relocate for DH's job. I don't think 2 years is an unreasonable time to change positions, I just wouldn't want to get in the habit of doing it over and over again.
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1 year. It was hell.
I've been at my current school since the summer of 2005.
2 years.
I went to grad school when I left. My leaving was both appropriate (the job was an entry level lab job that shouldn't be held much longer than two years if you have real aspirations) and encouraged (my bosses felt I could be successful at higher levels).
But, I work in science/labs.
You have to do what it is right for your long term career.
um 4.5 months. I don't recommend it though. lol!
I think 2 years is definitely enough.
Still here *BANGING HEAD ON DESK*
It's been 10 years and it sucks. People now look down on me for stayiing in one position too long.
Samantha Skye - Aug 30, 2006 AND Maxwell Griffin - April 14, 2009
I'm still there, 5 and a half years later and wish I had made a change sooner. Now I am just comfortable enough to get complacent, have topped out salary-wise (but not responsibility-wise) and have no growth potential but a very limited job market where I live and no opportunities are paying more than I make here. So I'm trapped, and if you couldn't guess ... I'm really angry and sad about it.
If I were you, I'd at least start looking into making a change now. Don't be a job-hopper but by all means don't linger somewhere if you already know you want to seek a better opportunity.
Depends on what you're moving on to do. I was with my first job for 1 year and 2 months. At my 1 year mark I received a phone call offering me the opportunity to interview for a better position with another company. I had planned to remain at the first position for 2-3 years before even considering something else. But when opportunity knocks you have to answer.
For me, I would consider why I want to move on. Is it money, benefits, stress, hours, etc... The new position offerred better pay, more job security and the chance to expand my knowledge base (i.e. keep me entertained with learning new things.)
But to answer your main question, no 2 years is not considered too short a period of time to move on to another position and/or company if it's for the right reasons specific to you. However, be mindful of lots of job changes (3+) where it may not be clear to the employer why you moved around because it may tell them you follow the money or you are a difficult employee. This you can easily clarify in a cover letter and during the interview.