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Do you really require a change ?
The environment in India and the job scenario in Information Technology
continue to be one of irrational exuberance.
Gone are the days when people used to be working in a single job
throughout their lives. People change multiple jobs and benefit out of
change.
However it is important to weigh the pros and cons before making the
change.
It is important to understand your compulsions for change. Change must
not be an impulsive decision. Many engineers change jobs many a times to
teach their immediate bosses a lesson. Change is a very serious business
and should happen after serious introspection and not as a result of a
knee jerk reaction on the basis of some unsavory incident at the office.
Neither should change be as a result of peer pressure or herd mentality.
It is critical to understand if you have exhausted all your options
within the existing company you are working. Please be conscious of the
fact that there is no company in the world where there is no problem.
Only the manifestation of the problem differs.
It is important to note that only long stints in any company can help
you understand the nuances of the field you are specializing in and
achieve excellence in you chosen field. Stability in any job is seen as
a big virtue by many an employer. Not only it helps you to achieve some
depth in your chosen field, but it also helps you to enjoy the other
aspects of life and achieve a certain balance in life.
Frequent job changes can take you places but will not help you make a
mark. Enhanced monetary rewards alone do not make for a satisfying job
change. You must remember that when you may get a markedly higher
compensation, the expectation from you will also increase
proportionately.
When you decide to make a change
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Analyze your strength and weaknesses
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The recognition and respect you enjoy in your current job
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The relationship you enjoy with your boss, because no matter what the
company may be, it is the immediate boss who makes a major impact on
your fortunes.
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Future prospects of growth within your existing division as well as
your company
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Opportunities to learn, Quality of your work and the consequent
enrichment in the company where you seek employment
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If you would get a significantly better Compensation
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Analyze the pros and cons of the impact of relocating to a different
city.
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