Job Switching is not for me
I think about seriously quitting my job atleast once every few months but I've stuck it out here for almost 3 years now. I don't know if it's just me but the idea of putting myself out there and starting afresh at a new company is just terrifying - the struggle to find something exciting but stable, being evaluated at interviews all over again, the uncertainty of fitting into a new team and having to prove myself all over again at a new work place - all of this just puts me off from taking any real action I see everyone around me talking about career growth and taking up new opportunities. And rationally, I get it. I get that there are tons of benefits to changing jobs - better salary, escaping a toxic workplace, etc. etc. I truly admire people who make these frequent shifts - seriously, how do people navigate this?
Tshirt
Student
5 months ago
U guys are lucky to have job in product based companies:
We, in service based have to give interviews every now and then as the project changes. So as a byproduct we are kind of used to interviews š (cry aa rha)
The worst thing is service based companies donāt give a hike when you change products and on top of that interviewers themselves donāt know much most of the times
BiryaniEnthu
Stealth
5 months ago
Didn't know this was an acceptable thing. I just get comfortable and lose the spark of interviewing
Now after two three long stints, anything less is seen as 'hopping'
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I think it's become very common especially with so many startups around. I've seen so many stories on gvine itself where people switch 3-4 jobs early on and that's really helped them bump up their ctc and find what they want to do - but maybe I'm just confirming by own bias by paying more attention to these stories
Because I sometimes feel like it's an important skill to have, just so that you're not tied to just 1 company forever - I mean what if I get fired for no fault of mine? I only ever got my job right out of B school where I feel it's much easier to be placed. But the thought of doing this on my own feels too daunting idk
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If this is your first job then feeling like this is actually very normal. Everyone goes through this and the first switch is the hardest. I would suggest just give some interviews without any prep just to get the taste of it. Once you do really bad in a couple of them , you will get used to the rejection and embarrassment of not knowing anything. You will realise youāll never meet the interviewer so its fine if heās judging you hard .
Once you get to that level, interviews will be much less scary and then you can think about preparing and attempting to switch seriously
Freya
Stealth
5 months ago
Finding job that meets my skill and YOE is very hard. Only 1 or 2 matches every month and they too are very competitive. 647 applicant for single job opening. How you guys switched companies?
You got to be shameless while applying. Nothing will match your YOE and qualifications perfectly. Just apply, rejecting is the HRās job not yours. Make a list of companies youād love to go to, I had about 150 companies in the list. For each company, I applied to every role that even matched 50% with me and messaged atleast 5-8 recruiters from each company. (Also, linkedin easy apply and commenting āinterestedā almost never works, so donāt waste your time)
NaivePoint62
Stealth
5 months ago
I was about to comment the same.
It's been slightly different for me
All the pointers you mentioned worry you are the exact same ones that excite me
Giving interviews is thrilling, getting a chance to again prove yourself to a new set of people, working with a new team on a new product in a new office is just so exciting
Because otherwise things become predictable and boring, the high of having to prove yourself is good for growth
BlueTimeTraveler
Stealth
5 months ago
I agree, I find the idea of starting fresh and joining a new team quite exciting.
It is not easy to take this step, I'm saying from experience. People continuously advising not to move out, market is not good are the people who need nothing but comfort in life.
I would suggest take a step, believe in yourself that you can do anything and everything it takes.
Exactly, I needed someone to say this, every time I discuss switching people say no, it's the right time the market is so bad
Its always not the right time for people. But you should decide if its right for you or not, your situation. If there's no growth no promotion only comfort, time to move ahead than be stagnant in your situation.
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I have been thinking about it lately but couldnāt get enough time to prepare for the interview. I have spent a decade in the industry, now i am uncertain about the level of preparation one has to do after carrying this much experience. Expectation will be at all time high in the interviews as you climb up the career ladder. Pushing myself to go for couple of interviews this quarter to see where I stand and where I need to improve.
@RajmaChawal, 3 month notice period is bullshit. They canāt take action on you. In worst case scenario, give excuse of some medical emergency to serve only 1 month of NP. Been there, done that.
Getting too comfortable at a place can stop your skill and career growth. Small suggestion, when you get too comfortable in a job or a skill , try to give interviews at random companies. Rejection is the best motivation. This mantra is working for me.
In the first 12 years my career i switched 4 times - amd then i joined TCS and now i am stuck in this quicksand due to the 3 month notice period.
There is a theory that says ,no one is thinking about you .everyone is just thinking about themselves
So interview or next job or meeting new people , folks will interview and forget it's just one moment
Hope this helps
In the same boat. Well, this is a typical comfort zone. That every sane book I ever read mentioned to get out of...š¤·āāļø
In my experience It's specially difficult when you're married and afraid if the new company will provide a good level of work-life balance.
Hmm , whatever you are comfortable with. Many a times instead of individuals entire teams switch jobs . If this ever happens you can consider. Also if you are part of a big stable company and financially stable. It's not a bad strategy
Momo_chutney
Stealth
5 months ago
Bhai nikal lo abhi hi
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Stealth
5 months ago
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