What makes YOU stay?

They say a change is as good as a holiday... but everyone knows that staying in one job too long can equal career suicide in today’s workplace. But how long is too long? What are the top 5 reasons people stay in one job for longer than 3 years... and lastly, how do you know when it’s time to move on, and what will look good on your resume?

Recruiter options vary - but most agree staying in a job for less than 2 years is to short, whereas staying in the same job for 5 years are considered by some employers as not having enough ambition and drive. Especially in a senior position.
Three years seems to be considered an ideal time frame to stay in any one job at a time. It shows potential employers that you have ambition and are serious about personal growth.

A few years ago, changing jobs created a negative perception, but nowadays that’s not an issue.

But way do some people stay in a job for longer that 3 years...

A survey, conducted by Ajilon office www.ajilon.com, a national speciality staffing and recruiting firm, identified the top 5 reasons...

* Being paid well
* Linking their co-workers
* Having job security
* Having good benefits (medical / dental insurance / pension plan)
* Being used to the job

Have you been sitting in a job for longer than 3 years?
Then what makes you stay?

Adapted and revised.