Advantages and disadvantages of job hopping potx

Vietnam university of commerce faculty of English
General Business Administration
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Discussion
English 1.2
Topic: Advantages and disadvantages of job hopping
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Class: 1161ENTH2711

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Job hopping
Gone are the days when people used to be
devoted to a job and enjoyed working at the
same place lifelong. In the current work
scenario, job hopping has become very
common. But what has led to this tendency of
frequent change in jobs among the employees?
Well , in most of the cases, it is boredom that
evokes from the routine job and lack of job
satisfaction that makes people change jobs.
Search for better work opportunities is also
one of the reasons for frequent change in jobs.
In the olden days, people preferred working at
the same place, and stability was the factor that
held high priority among the employees at that
time; there was less bothering about growth or
monetary benefits among people then. But, is
it safe for employees to change jobs too
frequently? Does it hampers or boosts the

career of the person who changes jobs
frequently? These questions need to be
addressed. The aim of this article is to make
you aware of the long term advantages and
disadvantages of job hopping. Especially the
disadvantages, because frequently changing
the jobs can either make or break the career of
the person. Yes, job hopping does have
advantages but the disadvantages shadow out
the advantages. We have covered both the
negatives and positives of job hopping. In this
Buzzed article we have covered both these
aspects in detail. Take a look further
Definition job hopping: The practice of changing jobs frequently,
especially as a means of quick financial gain or career
advancement.
Advantages of Job Hopping
Serves Good Change
Any job is accompanied with the same routine, and with time it is
imperative for a person to get bored of mendacity of work. Changing the job
thus, serves a good break and will keep you enthusiastic about the life and
work. In the case of job hoppers, boredom takes control over them very soon
and thus, they have the tendency to change the jobs of a more frequent basis.
As you change jobs, you will meet new people, this will thus add to your
contacts in various industries. This is a big advantage of job hopping that
cannot be ignored.
Adaptability
With rapidly changing technology and globalization, adaptability is
crucial for career success. Those who switch companies or industries
often know how to adapt to new situations, and they may even thrive on

frequent change. The employees will exposure with many working
environments so it can make a great adaptability.
Helps You Learn New
Skills
Whether it is
changing job in the same domain of work or hopping to a completely different
domain, it will surely help you learn new work skills. You may have come
across many people who have the experience of working in many different
work areas. Like they have degree in particular field, but have worked in
multitudes of career like writing, software development, or even sports. This
is an advantage of job hopping as it widens your skill set and adds to your
knowledge of various fields. Through working in various jobs a person will
definitely know something of many things.
Helps Find Area of Interest
Many people have this tendency of changing job because they have the
desire to find their true niche or area of expertise. And this is definitely an
advantage of job hopping; through working in different fields you would be
exposed to various work domains and subsequently you would find the field
that is best for you.
But even with these advantages, frequent job hopping is not something that is
recommended by the experts. This is because, there are many disadvantages
associated with job hopping. Read further for details
Disadvantages of Job Hopping
Affects Trust and Confidence
Very often employers are wary of hiring employees who have a record of
frequent job changes in their resume. This is because an employee with many
job records portrays someone who cannot be trusted in the long run. There are
some organizations who expect some form of commitment from their
employees as far as the duration of work is concerned, and the record of
frequent job changes makes the employer think twice before hiring the

person. Negative qualities like lack of sense of responsibility and
commitment, immaturity, lack of mental focus also are associated with a
person who changes his jobs frequently.
Lack of Loyalty
One major problem potential employers have with job-hoppers is a lack
of loyalty. Some frequent job changers just haven’t found the right
company, but others have a problem sticking with any job. They work for
many companies so they don’t have much time to pay attention to work
and get good affection. They are not loyal to the company because they
always think to search for a better job during the work time.
No Job Security
It would not be wrong to say that job hopping is synonymous with lack
of job security. A person who changes jobs more frequently is less likely
to get any long term benefits from the job. This is because a person who
shifts his jobs more often falls short on the experience factor, which counts
a lot in making a long term successful careers. For example, if it is your
aim to become a manager, then this position demands the will to take
responsibilities, putting in hard work and characteristics or qualities of a
leader. Frequent job change is thus, not recommended if you want to fit in
this position.
Lack of Depth in Knowledge
A big disadvantage of shifting jobs too frequently is that the person
generally lacks in in-depth knowledge about his subject of specialization.
Of course as it is in every aspect of life, you must have come across some
exceptional people who can challenge this general belief, and get away
with. A person with a history of too many job changes often comes across
as someone who lacks stability, focus and dedication, apart from sound
knowledge of his work area. A person gains sound knowledge of a subject
only after he works on it for a certain duration of time.
This is advantages and disadvantages of job hopping, we give you. You

should thus, not change your job too frequently; job change is
recommended only if you are dissatisfied with the job, or have issues with
current job, or have got a better job opportunity. Experience is must if you
want to progress in your chosen career; so important is stability. Job
hopping is not bad, but from the point of stability and experience you
should not change jobs on a monthly or even a yearly basis.
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