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susieq · May 14th, 2008, 10:18 AM

well Nashville... it's one of those situations where you're either all in or not.

I will say - I don't know how it is with your industry but with mine - too many job moves do look worry some on a resume. Companies look for people who want a long term "working relationship". Personally - this is my second "real life" job since I graduated in 2006. My first job had re-located and I opt'd not to move with them.

A lot of future employers understand that there will always be those short-term type of jobs, it's on everyone's resume really. However, be careful... you're on average about a job a year. It's expensive to even HIRE someone new, so if a company sees that your record is to bail after the 1st year, they are going to be hesitant. That's a main reason why I've been pushing this current job I have to give me a raise instead of me having to go to a new company.

Although yes...it's VERY TRUE that in order to get any significant raise, you need to change companies. But at the same time, it shows companies that you are in it more for the money than the job.

Just some ideas that I've had tossed around my head and figured I'd share with you. We are basically the same age so I felt that I could help you out. I'm going through some of your similar feelings (ie: moving the hell out of the crappy state I live in now).

Going for a PhD is good if you are like my girlfriend. She still lives with her parents and never took a break between degrees. It's not the most appealing situation IMHO, but it's working for her.

May 14th, 2008, 10:18 AM	#17 (permalink)
susieq The Resident Shopaholic Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 932	Re: I don't know what to do... well Nashville... it's one of those situations where you're either all in or not. I will say - I don't know how it is with your industry but with mine - too many job moves do look worry some on a resume. Companies look for people who want a long term "working relationship". Personally - this is my second "real life" job since I graduated in 2006. My first job had re-located and I opt'd not to move with them. A lot of future employers understand that there will always be those short-term type of jobs, it's on everyone's resume really. However, be careful... you're on average about a job a year. It's expensive to even HIRE someone new, so if a company sees that your record is to bail after the 1st year, they are going to be hesitant. That's a main reason why I've been pushing this current job I have to give me a raise instead of me having to go to a new company. Although yes...it's VERY TRUE that in order to get any significant raise, you need to change companies. But at the same time, it shows companies that you are in it more for the money than the job. Just some ideas that I've had tossed around my head and figured I'd share with you. We are basically the same age so I felt that I could help you out. I'm going through some of your similar feelings (ie: moving the hell out of the crappy state I live in now). Going for a PhD is good if you are like my girlfriend. She still lives with her parents and never took a break between degrees. It's not the most appealing situation IMHO, but it's working for her. __________________ The Wiser Shopaholic - a blog about me, debt, shopping and how to deal with it all while obtaining copious amounts of wisdom.