Dear Members,
Thank you for your responses to "how frequently do we change a job?"; it has given an insight into the trends currently prevailing.
As rightly pointed out by members in the replies in the thread, reasons for a change of job could be many.
I thought it would be appropriate to also find out the reasons why an employee would consider changing a job and see if we get a pattern in this also.
There could be more reasons than those listed in this poll. What I have done is tried to categorize and list out the most common ones.
I have consciously avoided the use of generic terms like better prospects/job satisfaction, etc., as they do not convey the core reason for leaving.
Focus on the reason that would make you feel the need to change a job/the reason why you have changed a job in the past/or the reason why you are looking for a change now and accordingly cast your vote.
Do indicate your views also.
The pattern this may indicate could bring out some very interesting insights for the benefit of the community.
Yogesh Pahuja
From India, Ahmadabad
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6Thank you for your responses to "how frequently do we change a job?"; it has given an insight into the trends currently prevailing.
As rightly pointed out by members in the replies in the thread, reasons for a change of job could be many.
I thought it would be appropriate to also find out the reasons why an employee would consider changing a job and see if we get a pattern in this also.
There could be more reasons than those listed in this poll. What I have done is tried to categorize and list out the most common ones.
I have consciously avoided the use of generic terms like better prospects/job satisfaction, etc., as they do not convey the core reason for leaving.
Focus on the reason that would make you feel the need to change a job/the reason why you have changed a job in the past/or the reason why you are looking for a change now and accordingly cast your vote.
Do indicate your views also.
The pattern this may indicate could bring out some very interesting insights for the benefit of the community.
Yogesh Pahuja
From India, Ahmadabad
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Dear All, I think major driving factor for any person to change a Job should be either work or the family. Family drives your economic needs, social needs. Job drives your personal, mentail needs.
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Hi,
I saw the poll and, of course, voted for it. However, when I saw the results, I just wanted to share what went through my mind.
When I voted, the result showed that the maximum votes went to job profile/accountability/target option.
Now, I want to make a point. When I was going through the options, the first thought that came to my mind was, of course, one would change a job for a good job profile and opportunities only.
However, I gave it some more thought and was contemplating that being in HR, we have encountered many candidates who work for good companies, enjoy good profiles, and yet settle for a not-so-good profile if the salary jump is significant.
From an HR viewpoint and to make it sound good in an interview, it's the right answer that we change jobs for growth and a good profile. But in practice, even though this reason is significant, it does not outweigh the importance of salary.
I mean, in my entire life, I have never come across somebody at any grade, senior or junior, who would settle for a lower salary or even the same salary if the job profile is better compared to their current job. Many times, I have seen people settling for a less challenging profile if the designation and salary are attractive.
Yes, family reasons may outweigh everything.
I do not doubt the integrity of the votes, but somehow we should rethink because practice speaks otherwise.
A job profile is a reason, but for some, probably for people who have reached financial stability in their respective areas. However, it cannot be a reason for those who are in the exploratory stages of their career, both financially and in terms of profiles.
Anyways, let's see what the votes say...
Rolly
From India, New Delhi
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I saw the poll and, of course, voted for it. However, when I saw the results, I just wanted to share what went through my mind.
When I voted, the result showed that the maximum votes went to job profile/accountability/target option.
Now, I want to make a point. When I was going through the options, the first thought that came to my mind was, of course, one would change a job for a good job profile and opportunities only.
However, I gave it some more thought and was contemplating that being in HR, we have encountered many candidates who work for good companies, enjoy good profiles, and yet settle for a not-so-good profile if the salary jump is significant.
From an HR viewpoint and to make it sound good in an interview, it's the right answer that we change jobs for growth and a good profile. But in practice, even though this reason is significant, it does not outweigh the importance of salary.
I mean, in my entire life, I have never come across somebody at any grade, senior or junior, who would settle for a lower salary or even the same salary if the job profile is better compared to their current job. Many times, I have seen people settling for a less challenging profile if the designation and salary are attractive.
Yes, family reasons may outweigh everything.
I do not doubt the integrity of the votes, but somehow we should rethink because practice speaks otherwise.
A job profile is a reason, but for some, probably for people who have reached financial stability in their respective areas. However, it cannot be a reason for those who are in the exploratory stages of their career, both financially and in terms of profiles.
Anyways, let's see what the votes say...
Rolly
From India, New Delhi
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Nice topic for discussion...
Job profile, salary, etc., are, of course, reasons. But somehow, I think that the crucial factor is the BOSS. If you are not comfortable with your boss, you will definitely start looking for a change. Profile or salary is a matter of concern in your very early stage of your career. After that, your frequency matching with your boss is everything. You cannot continue in the same job if you are not comfortable with your boss, even if you have a good profile and package. Most people might not state this as a reason during an interview, but I strongly believe that it is a significant factor for an employee leaving their job.
Please comment.
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Kiran.
From Netherlands
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Job profile, salary, etc., are, of course, reasons. But somehow, I think that the crucial factor is the BOSS. If you are not comfortable with your boss, you will definitely start looking for a change. Profile or salary is a matter of concern in your very early stage of your career. After that, your frequency matching with your boss is everything. You cannot continue in the same job if you are not comfortable with your boss, even if you have a good profile and package. Most people might not state this as a reason during an interview, but I strongly believe that it is a significant factor for an employee leaving their job.
Please comment.
Regards,
Kiran.
From Netherlands
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very right ... it is believed that ppl dont leave the company they work for...they leave the people under whom they work... rolly
From India, New Delhi
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From India, New Delhi
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Wow, it's true, yaar...
I really accept that people look for change because of their boss and pay package. My boss is very proudy; he is very different. It's a very silly matter; people will laugh at that. I asked for leave for Dasara for one day (Saturday), but he didn't accept. I convinced him, and at last, he allowed me. I didn't come to the office on Tuesday because we didn't get a reservation that day, so I went to the office on Wednesday. My boss told me that we don't want more work from you. I was really shocked by that, and I simply came out.
I'm not worried about my job; within one week, I'll get another good job with good pay. I'm thinking about what I have to say in interviews. Could you please suggest me?
Thanks,
Sri
From India, Hyderabad
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I really accept that people look for change because of their boss and pay package. My boss is very proudy; he is very different. It's a very silly matter; people will laugh at that. I asked for leave for Dasara for one day (Saturday), but he didn't accept. I convinced him, and at last, he allowed me. I didn't come to the office on Tuesday because we didn't get a reservation that day, so I went to the office on Wednesday. My boss told me that we don't want more work from you. I was really shocked by that, and I simply came out.
I'm not worried about my job; within one week, I'll get another good job with good pay. I'm thinking about what I have to say in interviews. Could you please suggest me?
Thanks,
Sri
From India, Hyderabad
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Dear Sridevi,
You have a point. However, in interviews, suggesting an answer can be a very tricky thing. There are a lot of factors that could play a role, such as the length of tenure in your current company, notice period, job profile, and role. What I can definitely indicate is possibly what not to say. Things like talking ill about your current company, your boss, or infrastructure/facilities are not taken positively by the interviewers.
I am not sure if this helps.
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Yogesh
From India, Ahmadabad
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You have a point. However, in interviews, suggesting an answer can be a very tricky thing. There are a lot of factors that could play a role, such as the length of tenure in your current company, notice period, job profile, and role. What I can definitely indicate is possibly what not to say. Things like talking ill about your current company, your boss, or infrastructure/facilities are not taken positively by the interviewers.
I am not sure if this helps.
Regards,
Yogesh
From India, Ahmadabad
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Various factors vary from person to person and are responsible for changing jobs. These reasons can be diverse, as mentioned in the questionnaire above. In my six years of experience in the PSU, I have identified the most common reasons for job changes:
1. Job satisfaction: This is often due to a lack of job description, responsibility, excessive hierarchical barriers, improper promotional policies, and, above all, a less competitive compensation package.
From India, Bangalore
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1. Job satisfaction: This is often due to a lack of job description, responsibility, excessive hierarchical barriers, improper promotional policies, and, above all, a less competitive compensation package.
From India, Bangalore
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Hi Yogesh,
I would like to add another perspective. Changing a job; reasons change from time to time. All the options that you have given are valid at various stages:
- Money at a certain stage (exploratory age, still in the establishment period)
- Job profile, career growth (more or less established)
- Health (can be at any time), security, family, responsibility
But above all, what I feel is the main reason persons leave their bosses, not organizations.
Regards
From India
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I would like to add another perspective. Changing a job; reasons change from time to time. All the options that you have given are valid at various stages:
- Money at a certain stage (exploratory age, still in the establishment period)
- Job profile, career growth (more or less established)
- Health (can be at any time), security, family, responsibility
But above all, what I feel is the main reason persons leave their bosses, not organizations.
Regards
From India
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I have changed jobs twice in two and a half years, and in both cases, unfortunately, the reasons have been boss-related. I am currently working in the role of an EA in both established organizations. I am facing difficulty in finding good opportunities and explaining my reasons, as one is not expected to have bad luck twice in a row.
However, the second job I left was not solely regarding the boss; it was also related to the organization's style of functioning. People were required to act based on the boss's whims, and there was no set pattern of work. One had to be available 24x7, at any time of the day or night. Life had become difficult to balance.
In such cases, I am surprised that HR in organizations does not maintain a holistic attitude and fail to understand that there are situations to be considered when organizations do not train their leadership teams to be considerate.
Even though during interviews, HR in organizations is not informed of this truth, most of the HR personnel in the organizations, like the ones I was working with, had no authority and no say in the practices and systems. Their role was limited to just hiring and firing people.
Best regards
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However, the second job I left was not solely regarding the boss; it was also related to the organization's style of functioning. People were required to act based on the boss's whims, and there was no set pattern of work. One had to be available 24x7, at any time of the day or night. Life had become difficult to balance.
In such cases, I am surprised that HR in organizations does not maintain a holistic attitude and fail to understand that there are situations to be considered when organizations do not train their leadership teams to be considerate.
Even though during interviews, HR in organizations is not informed of this truth, most of the HR personnel in the organizations, like the ones I was working with, had no authority and no say in the practices and systems. Their role was limited to just hiring and firing people.
Best regards
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