Job/Company time frame expectancy

[powderburner]

Here is a loaded question...

For this... I am going to say Job and mean.. Job Title.. Role... Responsibility

How long as an employee do you expect to stay with the same job?

How long as a Boss/Owner do you expect employees to stay at the same job?

A person was expected to "make a career and retire" with a company but I am seeing more companies (for lack of a better term) force employees to "make a career till its time for you to move out"

It seems that now more than ever that is about the P&L than a persons value to adding to that P&L

[Uncle Saggy]

What field are you in?


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[HogHunter34]

I think it all depends on field, advancement opportunity, overall employee satisfaction in terms of line of work, pay, benefits, etc...

I’ve been in a staff engineering role the past 12 years. Current company 6 yrs. In my experience, you are just a number for a public traded company where I feel with smaller privately held companies you are viewed more as an asset. I’m mid 40s so long term benefits is more important than growth and the almighty dollar in terms of salary. That’s my 0.02 worth

[Black Ice]

Job/Company time frame expectancy

Been with the same company for the last 17 years.


Route Service Sales Driver 9 years
Route Service Supervisor 3 years
Outside Sales 5 years

They have asked me to move up faster but typically the next step up is a pay cut so I just stay put.




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[Pushbutton2]

I joined the Marines in 1989 I expected to do 32 years, that's the longest you could serve back than.
I graduated an E-1
I wasn't the greatest or the smartest. I was reliable, dependable, trustworthy and willing to put I the work to get the job done.

On 7/9/92 I was promoted to E-4 which is an NCO.

In June of 1993 I went on terminal leave. Suckiest day of my life ever.
My EAS, End of Active Service was 7/9/93. I had 30 days leave coming so I took it. Suckieat day of my life ever.
When it came time for me to re enlist there was no Billets, Jobs, available for an NCO as there was too many. Had I been an E3 I could have re enlisted no problem. Suckiest day of my life ever!!

When I hire on @ someplace I expect to be able to retire. So far it hasn't worked.
I'm 48 now and have been with my current employer 7 years. Longest I've held a job

Life's circumstances changed for me 7 years ago. I got tired of running from him and gave my heart to Jesus. 1.5-2 years ago I surrendered to the Ministry he's called me too. Scariest day of my life ever.

I've been dodging that since. He, GOD, has about wore me slap out of excuses on why I can't won't, don't deserve His blessings on and in my life. Well His life actually.

The preceding 2 paragraphs may sound like gibberish to you but I understand every letter and space.

I Love You All!!

[6.5 shooter]

I’ve been punching the same time clock for 25 years, I suppose one day I’ll fire myself. When I hire someone, I fully expect them to be with me for life.

[Bowtech38]

Did 20 years in the army, 4 days after i retired started working as a kubota mechanic been doing that for 5 years, not sure how long ill do this. Probably till my body says its time to stop

[USMC]

I got out of the Corps 16yrs ago. Been in the Aerospace industry for just over 15yrs. Been with my company now for 11+ yrs. I had worked for two other Aerospace companies before I hired in with this company. I do QA work and work closely with engineering. Engineers move more frequently, imo.

Around here folks come and go as they please and by that I mean there are enough companies hiring that if you don't like what you are doing or how much you are getting paid you can leave pretty easily and find what you are looking for. Seems to me that the folks who leave are normally around 4 to 7yrs and then they move along. Sometimes they go back to a company they previously worked for, depending on opportunity.

My girlfriend is an engineer and has moved jobs numerous times in the last 10+ yrs to move up the pay scale or move to something more interesting. She started out with my company then left during the downturn a few yrs back to another aerospace company only to return a couple of yrs ago because they offered more money and more responsibility.

Around this area and industry leaving can garner you a great pay raise and a job you are really interested in doing. Me on the other hand, I have been very fortunate in that my company has taken care of me. Also I get to work on some very cool projects and see interesting things on a regular basis so I am happy.

Hope this helps.

[12RingKing]

The happiest people change roles every 4 years on average. They may change companies or just position within that company.

Corporations know this, that’s why supervisors and managers tend to shuffle every 3-5 years at most places I’ve worked. The most productive employees are the happiest employees.

[JTRichardson]

I work in oilfield manufacturing, people that are good, hardworking employees get axed a few times a year simply do to P&L.

The dynamic in the workforce that I’m used to has been the same since I started 6 years ago, company expects 100% loyalty and dedication (you will get axed if caught looking for another job) but you can also be let go because the BOD wants the extra EBITDA for the quarter. From what I know it’s just the way it is now?

I don’t fault them, businesses solely exist to make money. I’m not a fan of this, but I understand the mindset completely.

[Native Texan]

Whenever I felt I was not advancing far or fast enough, I changed jobs. When even that wasn't far or fast enough I started my own business.

I've been an employee and employer, so I see both sides. Most companies will promote employees when possible but positions can take a while to open up depending on many factors, and some people just don't meet the requirements for certain positions.

If you think you are more valuable than your employer does, leave on good terms and find another job. Just don't burn bridges...you may want to return.

[roughneck266]

Yesterday marked my 12th year with my employer. I am most certainly not the norm. There is not one person on this rig with more time with this company than I have. Only thing keeping some of them here now is waiting for the oil field to find it's legs. I would estimate the average out here is probably around three years.

[be12hunt]

Depending on the industry, some of the best organizations keep good employees by creating a role that fits that employees strengths and skills. This is always possible, but it can help with engagement, which fosters a productive environment.

[Kevin]

I can tell you one thing... very few small companies are going to cut employees to improve the P&L

Move away from companies that treat people like cattle.

[locolobo]

I have been with the same company for 45 yrs, since H S graduation. Back then most people here stayed the course, holding on for retirement from the company. The company seemed to care about the employees so employees stayed.
Not so much anymore. We even had a CEO several years back who publicly stated "------- is not a company to work your whole career and retire" or something to that effect. And I see most big companies following that same theory. Retirement not being available to new hires anymore among other trends in big business, lessens faithful service to said companies.