Background is... I am early forties, degree educated and have risen to ranks of what I would call the equivalent of middle management. Bit difficult to say what without outing myself. I have contracted a lot during my career and longest I have spent in a job/company is 18 months.
Now, I don't really have a problem with this and although I always manage to find a job it is always flagged up at interview. I went to an interview on Friday and feedback was 'brilliant CV', 'can do job standing on head' but 'lack of staying power'. I normally try to avoid the, "Why did you leave Acme Manufacturing Plant?" question because generally my answer is not what employers want to hear (i.e. I had no work/life balance, my boss was an alpha male gorilla, I didn't agree how the company handled their redundancies, I was a glorified tea assistant, etc.). I work with senior management of large companies and work with predominantly alpha males. I know exactly what goes on behind the scenes (not always nice). I am always true to myself and as soon as a job stops working for me (as they often do because business environments change so quickly) I make my apologies and bow out.
Has anyone else ever had this? What did you do? Is there any hope for me?
I am considering setting up my own business and must admit that the thought of not having to explain myself to every 18 year old recruitment consultant and their dog does rather appeal!