How long do you tend to stay in a job for?

[Rainydays55]

People seem to change job more often nowadays, it’s no longer that you stay in a job for years, how often do you tend to stay in a job? Do you think it’s good to change/ keep it fresh?

About two years max for me.... I don't think it looks good on a cv to change jobs this much though. I retrained a few years ago and have been on contracts since so at least now it's out of my hands how long I spend in a job and its understandable why I move around!

Longest I've spent anywhere was 10 years. Moved around more at the start of my career, I'd say 18months -2years was normal.

Ages. I hate change. I was at my last place 12 years (4 jobs in 2 departments).

I have had three permanent jobs in my life! Ten years in the civil service, then 12 years in one school and now six years in my current school.
I tend to stay put!

Interesting post! A few jobs after I graduated were one or two years. Last job was five years in total but changed role internally in that time. These were coordinator roles.

Current role is manager and been there 2 years, probably looking at another year. Inhouse opportunities seem to be opening up now though so might end up staying longer than originally thought! Plus its convenient with nursery, good pay etc so no reason to bounce just yet!

I was going to post a similar question today! I've been with the same company for approaching 15 years, and have worked up (and at times sideways) as the company has evolved, I'm now management and on well over double the salary I started on.

I do wonder sometimes though if it is/was the right thing to do, as I see friends who are on the move every few years, no doubt widening their experience & boosting their salaries but also having to learn everything about the new company from the ground up again.

I can't decide which is better (or if they're equal, just different).

I think I am going against the grain!!

When I was younger I stayed in jobs for many years (16+), but recently I get really bored so easily. Hoping to leave current employer after just over two years, prev to that, one year, prev to that, 5 years.

Been in my current job near 18 years. Before that 2 yrs agency work and 13 years the local hospital.

I move every 4 years, I start to get bored of office politics and doing the same thing.

I’ve ranged from 4 months to 6 years.

Depends on various factors but I like where I currently am and have no imminent plans to move on.

I've been in this one 18 years this autumn, the one before that nearly 11 years. It was more frequent when I was younger but the latter half of my work life I've been lucky to work for decent companies with good career progression and jobs I enjoy.

I think 2-3 years in one role is enough, but I’ve moved roles within organisations a lot, so my last job was over ten years, but with two maternity leaves, and three separate roles (all promotions).

I’ve been where I am now for four years, but promoted after 3 and a bit.

If I see a CV with a decades worth of quick moves I would want to know why. Equally, a decade in one role would make me ask questions too! Good reasons why someone might do either, but I’d definitely want to know why.

I've never had a job longer than 2 years. Most less than a year. Mostly not well-paid...agency work.

I have no idea where people get these interesting well-paid jobs/careers.

There was someone on here that said they posted their good salary to highlight it's possible but I don't know.

Every 2years pre kids- to keep moving up a pay bracket, I accept I’m now stuck (9yrs so far) in my current job until at least my youngest is in school. Flexibility and security is golden atm

Been in my job 4 years, including an 8 month secondment on temporary promotion. Looking to move if I don’t get promoted quite soon though.

Longest was five years. Normally like to move between 2 and 3 years. I work in Marketing and feel this keeps me fresh. I hate stagnating. I'm always either looking for a new job or a new house!

The issue with many jobs is you don't get the full benefits eg sick pay unless it's 2 years so moving around too much can be detrimental

21yrs in the civil service, been in a few teams though most recent for some years but applying for promotions. I’ll never leave the civil service

I've worked for the same company for 22 years but have changed roles quite a few times over that period so I don't feel jn a rut. I only had one job before which was 7 years. I do wonder how that will be viewed if I ever get made redundant!

6 years each in first and 2nd jobs (full time, career type ones) with a year off in between to re-train. Currently 4 years in to current one and could see moving on in 2 years, equally could see myself staying longer.

Last one was i think 5 years, signed off sick with anxiety as it turned into a job from hell.
Was off 3 months before finding a job at my current employer as a temp, luckily a perm role came up and i got it, been here 15 years now working my way up a bit.

About 3-5 years now. More quickly earlier in my career but the kind of strategic work I do now doesn’t bore me as quickly.

Around every 2-3 years, I get bored!

This my 8th year! Late 40s and this is the longest I've stayed in a job. Moved each time for better position and more money

I’ve been in my job for 10 years and have no intention of leaving - I like working there and enjoy my job. When my kids are older and I’ve more energy to focus on me, I may look to diversify a bit within my role to keep it fresh.

When I was in my teens/early 20s I flitted between quite a few jobs. Then I spent 7 years in one place including while I did my MA. Then I found my current job and it just feels right.