Back in grade school and high school, I never had the enthusiasm to receive a loyalty award. For me, it's just a plain recognition and it doesn't tell anything about you're personality. I couldn't even consider it as an achievement since nothing is grand about it. It's a plain appreciation of your school for staying with them (That's probably the reason why I didn't have any qualms of transferring to another school for my secondary education).
However, loyalty award or service award in a company is different. It tells a lot about your personality and it's more than just an appreciation on the part of the company. It mirrors the patience, contentment, and perseverance (maybe, especially those who have been promoted) of a person. These kind of people really amaze me. Staying more than 5years (ah, 12-15 years!) in a company is such a thing I find difficult. If you're working in a company where promotion is quite slow and the salary is not that big (maybe just enough to confront daily needs), thinking of quitting and transferring to another company is usually an option. But for these people who've stayed in such situation for that darn long years, it takes more than just patience.
I think, motivation of these people in this situation comes from the idea of security. Mostly are scared of taking risk in trying to seek for better opportunities. If you've a family and raising kids, it is common for you to think of the assurance of a monthly income (sometimes regardless if it's simply enough). Of course, the family has become the priority over thinking of career advancement (e.g. promotion etc.). Hence, a lot of people are constrained to stay in a company for very long years even if there are reasonable grounds for leaving (as there are also acceptable reasons for not leaving).
Having a resume that's full of short-lived job experiences, I'm now thinking if there's actually something wrong with me. Well, I could get away from questions about these short-lived job experiences during job interviews. I've good enough reasons to give (and I can deliver these reasons sincerely). However, people will still tell you that a resume that contains short-lived job experiences strikes a negative impact to the HR. Oh well, if I'm part of a recruitment team, I'll be more particular of someone who's jobless for a long period of time than with someone with a lot of experiences but short-lived.
I've never had any opportunity to talk to an HR expert about this matter. I just want to get professional feedback as to how people with short-lived job experiences appeal to them.
Meanwhile, I really can't imagine myself working in a company for very long years (especially if there's less opportunity for career advancement). I just can't imagine a company is earning much with all the hard work I exert while I am left behind (penniless and stressed).
However, loyalty award or service award in a company is different. It tells a lot about your personality and it's more than just an appreciation on the part of the company. It mirrors the patience, contentment, and perseverance (maybe, especially those who have been promoted) of a person. These kind of people really amaze me. Staying more than 5years (ah, 12-15 years!) in a company is such a thing I find difficult. If you're working in a company where promotion is quite slow and the salary is not that big (maybe just enough to confront daily needs), thinking of quitting and transferring to another company is usually an option. But for these people who've stayed in such situation for that darn long years, it takes more than just patience.
I think, motivation of these people in this situation comes from the idea of security. Mostly are scared of taking risk in trying to seek for better opportunities. If you've a family and raising kids, it is common for you to think of the assurance of a monthly income (sometimes regardless if it's simply enough). Of course, the family has become the priority over thinking of career advancement (e.g. promotion etc.). Hence, a lot of people are constrained to stay in a company for very long years even if there are reasonable grounds for leaving (as there are also acceptable reasons for not leaving).
Having a resume that's full of short-lived job experiences, I'm now thinking if there's actually something wrong with me. Well, I could get away from questions about these short-lived job experiences during job interviews. I've good enough reasons to give (and I can deliver these reasons sincerely). However, people will still tell you that a resume that contains short-lived job experiences strikes a negative impact to the HR. Oh well, if I'm part of a recruitment team, I'll be more particular of someone who's jobless for a long period of time than with someone with a lot of experiences but short-lived.
I've never had any opportunity to talk to an HR expert about this matter. I just want to get professional feedback as to how people with short-lived job experiences appeal to them.
Meanwhile, I really can't imagine myself working in a company for very long years (especially if there's less opportunity for career advancement). I just can't imagine a company is earning much with all the hard work I exert while I am left behind (penniless and stressed).
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