How Much Has Your Company Invested in You?

Seems that nowadays, job hopping is becoming very common. Many would move to another company for additional pay. This is especially true when the person has the right skill set. In some cases, the person hops even before getting the required experience to do the job.

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As an employer, it is very frustrating. A lot of time and effort was spent to identify the person. In some cases even more is spent if the search is done through search firms.

After the person is hired, more time is wasted in waiting for the person to come on board. It is not uncommon for some candidates to have at least 2 to 3 months notice period.

Once the person comes on board, the employer needs to perform orientation and training. At the very least, this will last another month. In some cases, it may take up to 6 months before the person becomes productive. This means that the company is paying the new employee 6 months without getting any return.

All these training are considered investment for the future so most employers are willing to put in the expense. If the employer sends the new staff for formal training, those are additional expenses.

Next time you want to change a job, ask yourself how much has the company invested in you?