With the state of today's job market, companies can't/don't expect employees to be loyal for life - like previous generations have been. Fk that, it is them who

With the state of today's job market, companies can't/don't expect employees to be loyal for life - like previous generations have been. Fk that, it is them who have to convince and earn loyalty from their employees, not us saying "woof, woof, look at me, I'm a good boy! I can stay, I can fetch, I stay long time!" In my experience and those in my network, job-hopping has proven more likely to land you a higher position and higher pay quicker and with less effort than staying at the same job and seeking promotions. Staying at the same place, people tend to take you for granted or at times totally overlook your contributions (while still demanding more). They also are more aware of your involvement (or lack thereof) in company politics, the minor or major screw-ups you've made, etc. which play a part in delaying the promotion process. In most cases, people wait for that promotion without actively seeking or asking for it. Since "you encourage what you tolerate", that promotion never really comes. So job hop.