Overheard a recruiter saying job hopping is the only way to get raises now

I was grabbing coffee last Tuesday and heard this recruiter tell someone that staying at a company more than 2 years is basically throwing money away. She said loyalty doesn't pay anymore, only switching jobs does. But I've been at my current place for 6 years and I've gotten steady 4-5% raises each year plus a promotion. Plus I don't have to keep learning new systems or rebuilding trust every 18 months. Am I the only one who thinks the constant job hopping advice is overblown?

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jake9867d ago

Man that's a solid point, seriously. I've seen coworkers burn out from constantly starting over at new places just for an extra few grand when the old system was working fine.

harper_foster7d ago

Yeah totally agree, @craig.john's buddy's story hits close to home. I did the same thing and the new place was a total disaster, way more stress than it was worth.

craig.john7d ago

Tbh I had a buddy who jumped ship three times in two years and ended up hating every new place.