Is it bad to change jobs frequently? Here’s what you should know
Ashish Massey, a 38-year-old corporate head chef, recounts his experience by saying how he stayed with the same company for years until Covid disrupted his professional life. He explains how after the pandemic, he had to change jobs frequently to make up for the two years he lost to the Covid outbreak. Like many individuals, he could not experience growth during that tumultuous period.
“There are two sides to every story.
If I describe my journey, I served my previous company for a really long time. However, the moment Covid hit, many individuals, irrespective of their industry, had to face major salary cuts. My situation was no different.
Probably why, after two years, when I got an opportunity to move from the position of area head to western India head as a corporate chef, I immediately jumped into it. From handling a single unit, I started managing and overseeing the workings of multiple units. And the amount of growth I experienced within a month of joining assured me that I had taken the right step,” says Massey.
Just five months into his then-new company, his urge to grow further landed him another incredible job offer, and that’s when Massey found the courage to switch jobs for the second time in quick succession.
Consequently, his growth prospects multiplied. From being the western India head, he became the India head at another company.
He further adds, “In my case, these frequent jumps led to favourable outcomes, but that doesn’t mean it will work the same way for me or you in the future. Nonetheless, I feel you lose a bit of credibility when you leave a company during your probation period.
