Should you always look for another job, never make a lateral move or make sure you keep your job for two years? There is a lot of conflicting advice out there. HBR's Amy Gallo helps you sort the myths from the facts.

00:00 So in today's world of work, what should you do when it comes to changing jobs?
00:36 Fact or myth: you should always be looking for your next job.
02:20 Fact or Myth: You should stay at your job for at least two years.
03:42 Fact or Myth: You should never quit your job before the next one is announced.
05:07 Fact or myth: you should never do a lateral movement.
06:06 Fact or myth: You shouldn't quit your job until your employer makes a counteroffer.
07:14 OK, let's review!

The advice in this Harvard Business Review Guide comes from these articles:
https://hbr.org/2015/07/setting-the-record-straight-on-switching-jobs
https://hbr.org/2022/05/switching-jobs-heres-how-to-make-sure-you-wont-regret-it
https://hbr.org/2021/08/the-3-phases-of-making-a-major-life-change
https://hbr.org/2010/07/managing-yourself-job-hopping-to-the-top-and-other-career-fallacies
https://hbr.org/2017/06/when-you-should-quit-your-job-without-having-another-one-lined-up
https://hbr.org/2021/08/how-to-quit-your-job-an-hbr-guide

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