Job tenure is down: What to do before you quit
- Americans' median job tenure has decreased from 4.6 years in 2014 to 3.9 years in 2024, according to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Job tenure is currently the shortest it has been in over 20 years, with women having shorter tenures than men, as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Wage growth is generally higher among individuals who switch jobs, according to data from the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City.
- Being ready to leave a job strengthens one's negotiating position, according to Rosie Cima writing for NerdWallet.
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Job tenure is down: What to do before you quit
By Rosie Cima, Nerdwallet The investing information provided on this page is for educational purposes only. NerdWallet, Inc. does not offer advisory or brokerage services, nor does it recommend or advise investors to buy or sell particular stocks, securities or other investments. Thinking about changing jobs? You’re in good company. According to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Americans are staying in the same job for shorter pe…
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