how many jobs have u changed?

haha,this is my third.and the two didn't last long time.I just graduated from college this year.and it is very hard to find a suitable job.I think the most important is that you feel happy with the job no matter how hard.I hope i can insist for long time on this job.

This is my third. My first job was a production technician at a factory. It was tough to stand up through my working hours but I like the job. Unfortunately my parent don't. They kept pestering me for a better job which I did. The second job was Internet Marketer. Good job but not being paid. The boss said he's having a bad time and asked me to wait a bit. He gave me a small amount of money to keep me staying. To be honest, it was sux. I find him fishy so I decided to quit. He didn't even pay the rest of my salary until now. The third is my current job, contract teacher. Whether I like it or not, my post depend on contract availability. I don't know how long I'll work as one.

hi baby. how are you/
no, i have not changed my job ever bcoz its an govt. job with a satisfactory salary. i am happy with it. so if chances come then i shall change my place but not the job. thanks,,,,

If you don't like it, change it. Because you can't get any experience from your uninteresting job.

Until now I have 4 change for my job. First in 2001, I work at automotive manufacturing company. In 2002, I resign from that job and change work to oil company. In 2003, I resign from oil company and change in cigarette company. In 2005, I resign from cigarette company change to electronic manufacturing company until now

Hi babyorchid! I've changed jobs three times:) On my first job, I was only there for six months. My second job was the worst coz I've only been there for 2 months, lol. It was a call center. I just wasn't able to handle the pressure. On my third job, I was there for three years. That was my longest.

The length of 1 or 2 years really depends on the kind of job you're in and whether you are enjoying it or not. For me, 2 months on a call center was already very long. And yet, on my longest job, 3 years felt only like a month;)

I must say that changing job is a hard issue. That's because most of the employers are seeking employees who would stick with them for many years, because turning over a job to a new hiree is a very costly thing on their part as it entails a lot of processes (exams, interviews, administrative tasks, turn over & training, etc). And if your resume shows you've been changing jobs numerous times then it wouldn't be such an eye-catcher for them. Because if you come to think of it, one year is even a short time for you to master your job tasks.

However, it's also not healthy to stick to a job/company that you're not even happy with and doesn't even give you enough opportunities for growth. Hence, one should balance between changing jobs and stepping up the corporate ladder. Usually, those that have stayed in their previous jobs for at least 3 years (ideally, at least 5 years) are most likely to get promoted to a higher position such as supervisory or managerial than those who have stayed for a few months or so.

There are also others who would stick to their job/company for the rest of their working years (from day one) and until they retire. Personally, I am not amenable to this. That's because in this case, you're not allowing yourself to grow and is just satisfied with your current position and salary. Unless, if you've already made your way to the top (without compromising of course the integrity of you and of your fellow co-workers), like you're already the CEO or stock-holder or something then I guess it's okay to stick with the job until you retire. But if you're just a newbie, for me it's still okay to switch jobs if you want to rise up to the ladder because you won't be able to do that unless your own boss leaves the company. But as I mentioned, it would be better if you stay for more than a year or so first before looking for another. Unless of course if you really hate the job and it's not doing any good to you and your health, then I guess it's okay to look for another job even if you've just been with the previous one for less than a year;)

I only graduate from my college for 1 year,and works in a trading company since I graduated,I feel this job bored and hign pressure,sometimes I feel myself need holiday,sometimes even I want to quit my job and be free for somedays.the most importance is the working atmosphere. so depressive and rigid working style. I want to change.... but I only have 1 and half years' working experience.it is not enough to change a better job.so I choose to wait... try my best to do this job well.when I have enough experience I have the capital to ask for higher salary or change a better one

Hi babyorchid. To answer your question, I have had six jobs already. But I started working at seventeen. These six jobs don't include the odd jobs that I did before I graduated in high school (by the way, we graduate at age sixteen in high school here in the Philippines). My first job was the job that I enjoyed the most and I stayed there for eight years.

It depends on what job or industry you are currently working in right now. It is true that employers will judge you or your possible loyalty to a company by the length of your stay. But if at three months you are feeling burned out, then something must be terribly wrong. I would suggest that you analyze the things that are making you unhappy with your current job. If these things that burn you out are unresolvable, then the job may not be right for you.

Hi babyorchid,

Since I graduated from my university, I have done 3 jobs all together before I married and settled down in Malaysia.

My first job is at a trading company.I worked there for more than 2 years, then I changed a new job,worked in a bank as a customer service officer.

My 2nd job did not stand for long,only 6 months period.

My 3rd job was also in a bank and was under the same position with my 2nd job,but under different department.

I have no job yet. But maybe soon. I do not plan to change jobs if I have one since finding a job is really hard to do and the risk of not being hired is great and I do not want to lose a job.