It is very common for people to seek new jobs for the sole purpose of making more money. However, If the sole purpose is to make more money, it’s a losing position.
This is not to say that wanting to make more money is fundamentally wrong. The problem lies in more money being the only reason to make a job change.
Don’t do it.
Obviously the money factor is a key element in any decision to change jobs, however other key factors should include a clear picture of a new boss, career advancement opportunities, position expectations, shared values, commuting time, job title, etc.
In addition, one must always remember that in making career choices or job changes – building a compelling resume should also be on the agenda. A solid resume is an investment for the future.
Changing jobs only to make more money may seem like a good idea…………..but at what price?
To think that making more money is the ultimate reward in a job, isn’t always true. Sometimes there are risks associated with changing jobs for more money that we simply would not want to take if we think about them in some depth.
Oh, and one last piece of wisdom. Seeking a new job to further a well-planned career is always a good idea.
But to constantly search for a new job to just to make more money is a dead end proposition. You’ll never make enough.
As the " saying goes:
"It's not that money makes everything good, it's that no money makes everything bad."
An employee would be well advised to "unleash their Inner CEO": work to get as much money, training, experience, benies, connections, freebies, swag, etc. as they possibly can properly squeeze out of the employer until such time as they can get the hell out before it all comes tumbling down around them...
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