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I have been at my company for five years now and am itching to look for another opportunity.  I do not feel challenged anymore and am feel that I can earn a higher salary with the experience I have gained in the last five years at my current company.  First, I am wondering if five years is a good amount of time to work at a company these days and if I am being foolish wanting to venture out at something different only after five years of working at my current employer.  Second, should I consider the slow economy and stay put at my current job until the economy gets back to normal?  Any advice would help!

Thank You.

Answer:

Two excellent questions, a number of people are wondering the very same issues that you are asking.  Regarding length of time at a company 5 years is a healthy period of time to be with a company.  It will be helpful if a promotion was also involved in this period of time.  The average time in a position is much less than 5 years.  Five years you should be able to show, stability, growth, and career development.

Regarding the economy; not everything is doom and gloom in today’s economy.  There is a tremendous amount of activity in a number of areas.   I would not worry about the economy in deciding to conduct a career search but would have more concern on how to conduct the search.  How you market yourself is the key to your success.

Best in your career

Mark Renn Global Career Management
www.globalcareermgmt.com

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