Got this nice article via email.
Working in any company for more than 7 years have following disadvantages:
1. You are taken for granted by the company.
2. You get used to working in an environment which is unique to that company this makes you less confident for taking up new opportunities.
3. Personal growth is hampered as there is very little new to learn after 5-7 years.
4. You become complacent reducing your own market value.
The only benefit it offers is so called "security" (And that too is imaginary)
Here are some benefits of changing the job regularly:
1. You join the company satisfied with your needs ( pay and position ) and on your own terms.
2. Work in a different environment and learn to negotiate different problems and situations.
3. Often you get a chance to attend a new course/seminar thereby increasing your professional knowledge.
4. You are always conscious about your performance keeping your market value intact.
The professional companies do not operate on emotions. They are least bothered about your loyalty all they want is performance. You won't be awarded anything extraordinary for your loyalty.. It is always performance that counts. If you are in a company serving for too long then the chances are you not one of the best performers because of the inevitable complacency.
Also such people presented with an opportunity of lifetime are incapable to grab it. It is impossible for these people to break their shell of "security" and grab the new opportunity. The situation is worse for the people who have worked for more than 15 years in only one company. They can't even dream of quitting their job it is like fish out of water.
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I can very much relate to this article, Something which I've done in my working Career, its spot on true.
One should leave ones emotions and loyalty in dustbin be practical like the "wise guy " you once ridiculed; Always ask for more, work as you get paid and don't worry how much the guy next to you is earning.