General
job hopping
What does job hopping mean?
The practice of changing jobs frequently, often every year or two, typically to gain higher pay, new titles, or better conditions faster than internal promotions allow.
"She tripled her salary in five years by job hopping instead of waiting for raises."
Origin
Business term in use for decades; reframed positively by younger workers in the 2020s labor market.
Frequently asked questions
What is job hopping?
Changing jobs frequently, often every year or two, usually to gain higher pay, new titles, or better conditions faster than waiting for internal promotions.
Is job hopping a good thing?
It carries a mixed reputation, but younger workers in the 2020s reframed it positively as a fast way to grow pay and career.
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