When will you jump ship?

1 September 2009

1 minute read

Taken a contract position when you really wanted a perm? Stepped down the career ladder just to stay safely in the workforce? Or simply too scared to quit in the current climate?

At least one of the above applies to many Australian finance sector employees, but the interesting question now is - for how much longer?

As the employment market shows the first signs of recovery, for how much longer are you prepared to stick with your dead-end job?

According to a new survey by recruitment firm Aequalis Consulting, most Australian workers are disgruntled and gearing up to change companies as soon as the economy improves.

But will bankers hang on for longer than other employees in expectation of bonus payments next year?

Is it best to move now, or are you playing the waiting game? Let us know below.

AUTHOReFinancialCareers Australia

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Tom
15 October 2009
This is why a lot of analyst did not foresee the financial crisis because they are too busy analysing the small things rather than the bigger and more important picture. The comment of "Analyst" om "Sandile" is awful and lacking of manners.
The arrogance of analysts in our financial market did not prove them a better candidate and contributor to the growth and sustainability of banking entities. This is your typical equities analyst, risk analyst, research analyts, and investment analyst prior the financial crisis.
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okungu
3 October 2009
Invest in yourself. Invest in your future. Stay in any job you have that is paying until you can move upwards and forwards.
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Analyst
13 September 2009
"If you have a steady income now, I would advice that you increase your spending on investments more than savings, I personally never liked being on the comforting zone, eg; Job Security"
That was the most incoherent piece of cr*p I have ever read. I would suggest that you learn to spell, as well as learn the rules of grammar.
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Sandile Nsibande
3 September 2009
If you have a steady income now, I would advice that you increase your spending on investments more than savings, I personally never liked being on the comforting zone, eg; Job Security
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Percy
3 September 2009
The best medicine for one would be to stick to that job for now but at the meantime invest in your academics so that by the time the economy stabilises, then you'll be at the right position for that most paying job.
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