Quote: (10-11-2012 06:55 PM)worldwidetraveler Wrote:Ok, I can see where i was unclear with my point since I kind of rolled two semi-different statements together.
Quote: (10-11-2012 06:50 PM)cibo Wrote:
Corporations are pussies due to all the regulations they have. HR and all the lawyers tell everyone that for references they can't say more than someone has worked there and had a certain title. After that, everything is grounds for a lawsuit.
And if I got passed over, i would just look for a new job. If you're good at interviewing, each time you move, you should get a pay boost. This is because the market rate is usually higher than what your boss is paying you with your current work experience.
Companies won't hire you if they see you quit jobs every 6 months. It costs companies money to hire and train people. We are talking permanent employees not contractors.
Yes, jumping jobs every 6 months is bad. But assuming you are not a dumbass, at any given time when you are working, you are probably worth more on the market since pay lags responsibilities. Also assuming you don't jump often enough to get a bad rep, you should get pay increases when you move. In fact, i built my companies HR pay model on a spreadsheet which stated they will offer 80% of the market rate to current employees when adjusting pay. Yet, they would pay 120% of market rate to hire someone.
Always be willing to walk but don't be so willing that they won't trust you. My bosses pick up on this vibe from me and they know not to screw me. At the same time, they can trust me knowing i will put my all into their projects.