There are many things to be said for stability or sticking to work in one place. More often than nought, people are finding themselves disappointed in their workplace. Many times, it is because our expectations for years of hardwork is some loyalty from the employers. Many employers see the relationship being work related only and nothing more.
Some years back, I came across someone whose philosophy was to work in each job, a maximum of three years. Once he came close to the three year self imposed deadline, he would change the job. No matter whether the job was good or bad, his policy was the same. In each place he went, it was at a higher salary than the earlier job and at a better position.
Another person who I met, told me he used to work in sales in a shipping company. Seeing that the workplace showed no place for growth, he left for a sales job in another shipping company. Two years later, the manager of the earlier company called him to take charge of sales in a new section that they were starting. The package that he was offered was very good and so he agreed. His friends, who had stayed put in the old company were still there at the earlier salary, conditions etc.
Maybe, there are cases where someone has worked in the same place for years on end and done well. But for every 1-2 such situations, there are 10 times more where employees have regretted not moving to greener pastures. Sometimes, we put off the decision until too late when skills, health and age close doors to good work situations.
