If your company has been around for awhile, you probably have some amazing long-time employees and a number of staffers who have come and gone. Often times, it’s obvious why some people quit and others stay on, but not always. Factors like cultural fit and job satisfaction certainly play a huge role, but some employees are simply more inclined to hop from one job to the next, while others prefer to stay put.

Generally speaking, one method isn’t better than the other, it’s simply a matter of where one’s priorities lie. Learn more about the advantages of each employment style, to better understand the rationale of your current and team members.

3 Advantages of Job Hopping

Some people think nothing of changing companies every few years. In fact, they enjoy switching things up and feel making regular moves is beneficial to their career.

• Develop an Expansive Network. Being employed at a number of different companies offers the ability to generate a pretty impressive network. Assuming they don’t make a habit of burning bridges, job hoppers can make many valuable connections at each stop.
• Learn to Adapt to New Environments. No two organizations are the same, so moving from job-to-job allows people to become highly adaptable. This increases their ability to remain flexible and quickly adjust to change.
• Increased Earning Potential. Most people aren’t willing to change jobs unless they’re going to earn more money, so those who regularly move around tend to work their way up the pay scale much faster than their peers who stay put.

3 Benefits of Long-Term Employment

Many employees are perfectly willing to stay with the same company for years — maybe even their entire career — for many different reasons.

• Earn Seniority. Earning serious tenure with a company comes with a certain level of respect. Many people enjoy being the long-time employee everyone goes to with questions, because they know just about everything about the organization.
• Establish Close Relationship with Colleagues. More than just co-workers, people spend at least 40 hours per week with their peers, allowing them to develop deep friendships. For many, there’s nothing better than working with a tight-knit group they trust, because they’ve known them for years.
• Ability to Grow Within the Company. Some people find a company they truly enjoy working for and are excited to stay put, provided they’re given the opportunity to learn and grow. They’re not willing to stay in the same job for 10 years, but they’ll stick around if they can remain challenged by moving up the ranks.

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