How many of you have ever searched a job in your field, just because?
I ask this since here where I live in Denmark, I have repeatedly been encouraged by colleagues (and some union reps) to search for min. 2 jobs every year. Not because you want a different/new job. But to keep a sense about what others offer!
I come from parents that valued being able to say they've been with the same company 25+ years. But they never realised what they where actually worth, because they were fine with a steady income. But times have changed. Don't let a false sense of security keep you at a position where you're not really happy. My dad learned that when he was laid off for “decreasing work load” bullsh*t. The new boss didn't like him. New job paid MORE THAN DOUBLE! same industry, same hours. Just one hell of a pay boost.