Comments on: Why Do I Still Work For My Employer?

By: Class of '71

Class of '71 — Tue, 10 Jul 2007 16:41:00 +0000

Remember, a rolling stone gathers no moss. Boring though it may be, sometimes it’s better to set down roots and make the most of what you’ve got. I think it’s the best way to get ahead if you have a career that doesn’t pay the big bucks. Persistence pays.

By: One Frugal Girl

One Frugal Girl — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 04:16:00 +0000

Clever Dude --

I couldn't agree with you more. One of the best things I ever did was interview for jobs outside of the company. What I found convinced me to stay with my current employer.

But I think you've hit the nail on the head. Although my salary has increased tremendously and my benefits are well above par, I feel my skills are beginning to tumble.

I guess it's difficult to find a job that pays well, provides plush benefits, and strengthens your skills.

Thanks for the comment.

By: Steve

Steve — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 03:58:00 +0000

What kind of job was it?

By: Clever Dude

Clever Dude — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 02:16:00 +0000

I understand your feelings about staying with an employer who treats you well. I wanted to stay with my first post-college employer, and I was there for 4 years, but morale was sinking due to pending layoffs. I had worked for, well, the most profitable company in the world, yet every year, sometimes twice, we'd get called in by the head honcho with news of a 5% layoff.

I left after 4 years, but I look back wishing I had those benefits now (especially the adoption and education ones). However, I think by this time next year, I will have doubled my salary since I graduated just 6 years ago. I've also advanced quite considerably in my field since leaving that employer.

I congratulate you on your loyalty. However, always be on the lookout for better opportunities. Sometimes, they're better overall, and other times they just make you have a whole new appreciation for your current job.

By: One Frugal Girl

One Frugal Girl — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 02:41:00 +0000

Thanks for the comment. I’m glad to see that I’m not alone in my relationship with my employer.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 03:09:00 +0000

i just wanted you to know that myself and a coworker who came in
to the company are still there 20 years later, and businesses elsewhere the building we work at have empolyees counting up to 3 with just as much years behind them.
i too have seen employees come and some have come back but something always happens to me in my relationship with the work i do to renew my loyalty as well.