New theory: PREVIOUS generations had a sense of entitlement

[ryoder]

I am stuck in the middle. As a 35 year old, I am not old and not young at the same time.
I have never once collected an unemployment check and have maintained consistent employment since I was 14 years old.
The secret to my success is keeping myself current and keeping my skills in-demand. I actually think that staying with a single company for 30 years is a recipe for disaster under the new social contract.

People who stick around for that long, in my opinion, rob themselves of rich experiences outside the "four walls" of their current employer. This stagnates their growth and makes them dependent on that one employer for their livelihood. This is especially true in niche industries.

Keep your resume diverse, your skills up-to-date and your expectations realistic and you will have a much better chance of being attractive to future employers and maintaining continuous employment.

I feel for the people who have lost their job and cannot find employment but we all must realize that it is really every man for himself out here and it is now a global job marketplace.