If you worked for the same company all your life and were given a gold watch when you retired, you have lived your life in vain.
This idea is often attributed to Larry Ellison, co-founder of Oracle. He criticized the traditional career path where people stay in one company for stability instead of taking risks, chasing bigger opportunities and striving for greater achievements.
His thinking is especially popular among Silicon Valley entrepreneurs.
Why is staying in one company a problem?
When you stay in the same company for too long, you adapt to familiar conditions, even routine, interact with the same people, and become comfortable with stability. As a result, this can slow your professional growth.
But if you attend job interviews at least once every six months, you keep your brain active, maintain your curiosity, sharpen your instincts, and improve your communication skills. Plus, you might discover career opportunities you never knew existed.
Why should you go to interviews?
Interviews push you out of your comfort zone and provide insight into industry trends. They help you understand which skills are in demand and which are becoming outdated. You also get to meet potential employers and build a network of professional contacts.
Benefits of Interviews
• Continuous learning.
• Interviews offer a chance to ask questions, engage in discussions, and gain new insights, and pick up useful knowledge to improve your career.
When is the right time to change jobs?
HR experts say changing jobs too often (every six months to a year) can be a red flag. But staying in one role for about 2.5 to 3 years helps you build solid experience.
So why not try something new? You might be surprised at what you can achieve!
