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[quote=Anonymous]I have been with my company for 18 years--from age 27 to 45. I really need a change. Mergers, reorgs, five bosses in the last five years, things have become toxic. A few people I was talking with about new opportunities looked at me like I had two heads. Trying to think about how to frame this. The reality is, that for most of those 18 years, I was constantly given more opportunities and promoted. My salary increased from $50K the day I started to over $200k! (I still have my offer letter!) I think for the past 5 years it has been pretty stagnant in terms of growth and somewhat toxic. I have thought frequently about leaving in the past 5 years but I have stayed because I have young kids, it is flexible, the commute is very short, and looking around made me realize I was not going to get more money--maybe even a little less. It was basically easiest to be on auto pilot. Then we had the 2025 massive disruptions to government contracting and terrible job market, which is where I work. But in 2026 I'd like to start looking around. Do you think 18 years is a liability and what is the best way to discuss it? Focus on the increasing promotions?[/quote]

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