In my 20s I had jobs every 2-3 years.
Got MBA, went from 35k to 75k; went to a big company w a terrible culture and constant layoffs, hated it, got laid off after 2 years.
At 32, started at another big company. I have had 4-5 jobs there moving up gradually and have been here 18 years. Make $210k plus stock, w good work life balance.
I hope to retire in 7-8 years. I’m always looking outside the company for better opportunities, but nothing seems to offer what I have today, so it will probably only leave if I’m laid off again.

I'm starting my 14th year of teaching and I'm considered one of the long termers. Most teachers have fewer years experience than I do at my school. I started at $55k (I was so excited because it sounded like so much!) and now make $105k.

Job 1- 4 years
Job 2- 3 years
SAHM 6 years
Job 3- 2 years
Job 4- 2.5 years (still employed)

75. I stayed 10 years first job.
DH stayed 41 years his second job.

Been at my federal agency for over 30 years. Stayed due to work life balance. Started at about 19k as a grade 5 right out of college and now over 220k. Thought I’d never stay this long but I’m actually content. Planning to stay at least another 8 to 10 years.

I am 56 and just hit 35 at my fed job. Hoping for 5 more years.

I started at my current firm when I was 23. I have been here 35 years. When my twins were born 25 years ago, I started working 50%. I make $200,000. Very small pay increases now but the flexibility and salary is ok with me.

I am 41 years old
2000-2002 McDonalds- high school
2002-2006 Wendy's- while attending college
2006-2009-Chevy Chase Bank
2009-2020 Capital one bank
2020---- Account for FBI

4 years
(Grad school break)
2 years
5 years
(parenting break)
2 years (BAD fit)
3 years and counting, no plans to leave.

same job for 33 years, fed agency.

7 years. Health-related field.

Every 2-3 years. One I would've stayed at my whole career but I was laid off. Another I would've stayed at long term but they were not prioritizing my team and I knew I was better off elsewhere.

So far 11.5ish yrs. I like my job, I’m good at it and it’s easy and low stress. I’m happy with the compensation so I’ll stick around for a while.

Anonymous wrote:I am 40 am also 41. Started with my current employer at age 26 (fed attorney). This was my first real long term professional job not counting my 1 year clerkship and teenage part time work.

Started at 62k and now also make around 155k. If you’re an outlier I am too.

Oh and now I just read you took 3 maternity leaves totaling a year, which u did as well. Crazy how similar our paths are. I’ve also accepted I’m like stuck for the long haul even though things are rough right now.

Sorry for typos, started to say I am 40 and remembered I recently turned 41 lol.