16 years in job.am i now unemployable elsewhere?

fredg

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hi all

as said above i'm 16 years in current job,
but more than at anytime in that 16 years i'm starting
to think i need a change.

I just wonder am I too long in this one?
do you become stale?
Is it an advantage/disadvantage to have spent so long in the one job?

I'm late Thirties so not exactly old.


fred.
 
I got made redundant after 12 years. I actually find it plays well as long as you have answers prepared. Make sure you are able to show why you stayed e.g. Ability to grow the role and take extra responsibility etc.

I only had one interview where the guy made negative comments about lack of ambition which annoyed me as I had numerous promotions so at the end of the interview I asked about their staff turnover and why he seemed to have a problem with happy employees staying with the same company. He blustered on for a bit. I know I cut my nose off to spite my face but didn't want to work for him.

Go for it and good luck.
 
thanks Sunny.

even saying i'm thinking this way it makes me nervous!
you dealt v well with the lack of ambition grenade,
i'm not so sure i'd be as cool under that pressure.

better go an update/start a cv!

Fred.
 
Hey Fred, someone once told me to take risks in life because if you win you'll be happy, if you lose you'll be wise. I found it good advice and so true.
 
Makes sence noproblem.
I'll convince myself so!
The thing is I'm well looked after etc etc
But just think,Fred it's time to even go through
The interview process at the v least.

Fred
 
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