Just Jack Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 About 6 years is my longest, usually because I either find something better out of the blue, or the company I'm at has layoffs/goes out of business. But my father, had the same job from when he graduated college to when he retired, somewhere around 40 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 I had my first professional job for just over 6 years. I'm now at 2.5 on my second one. I'm not so sure I ever picture getting up to 10 years at any one place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 my dad was the same way...37 years at NiMo, they offered him a sweet retirement package(along with his pension) when he was 56...he took it and has been living large since. About 6 years is my longest, usually because I either find something better out of the blue, or the company I'm at has layoffs/goes out of business. But my father, had the same job from when he graduated college to when he retired, somewhere around 40 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 my dad was the same way...37 years at NiMo, they offered him a sweet retirement package(along with his pension) when he was 56...he took it and has been living large since. My dad worked at a couple mills, then became a mailman. He delivered mail for over 30 years and also took an early retirement in 1993. He's doing great in his 20th year of retirement. My mom, same thing - worked as a nurse's aide in the same hospital in the same "department" for over 25 years. She, too, is doing great. I love that they've been able to enjoy retirement after working so hard for so many years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 I have been at my current full-time job, in one form another (swithced positions) for 11.5 years...at a part-time record store job for 13 years! I have a tendancy to stick around...just talking about this with an old high-school friend I recently re-connected with on Facebook... we have both been in the work force, as full-time employees for 27 years...he has been with Boeing for 25 years... I don't know that I know anyone my age (I am 48) who has been at a job that long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rochester rob Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Twenty six was the longest stretch. Followed by several four and four. Now retired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TakeYouToTasker Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 That's the beauty of many sales careers. Your potential is oftentimes never capped. I have a rep who when he started 11 years ago made $35k his first year. He's on track to make probably $700k this year. Yes, but you work in retail side distribution, and your earning potential is always going to be heavily influenced by changes in regulatory guidelines, the commissions paid by on the products you've sold, and the contract you opperate with which usually greatly limits any external mobility because of non-compete clauses. If your upper goal is to be a retail side salesman working in distribution, then that's a great thing. If that's not your upper goal, then not so much. As I said, don't become sedentary until you are in the final position you wish to hold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkyMannn Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 I'm a freaking rock. Same wife since 1982. Same house since 1983. Same job since 1987. I once had a 1979 Transam bought new that I kept for 19 years I agree with what some posters here have said about people having to change jobs a lot and quicker. I have been very lucky in my employment, never a day off since I was 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helpmenow Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 With URS in buffalo 4.5 yrs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBud Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 (edited) Since completing college - 10yrs with first employer (move from NYS to TX) 8yrs - 2nd (move from TX to NC) 2.5 - 3rd (move from NC to OH) 4.5 - 4th 5-5th (current) Edited June 27, 2013 by BuffaloBud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary M Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 current run at 15 yrs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 10 years at the radio group in New Hampshire. For radio that is an eternity. Early in my career if I stayed one year it was a record. PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dib Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 37 years, but i retire next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 37 years, but i retire next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 I think 2 1/2 years LaZBoy/Pennsylvania House, running their warehouse. UPS is the only company that I worked for (in college) that has not shut down/been sold off either as I worked there or shortly after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv's Neighbor Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 35 years with United Airlines. I turned 55 and 3 weeks later they filed CH 11. Retired in 2003, they dumped our pensions into PBGC in 2004 , I had no idea what PBGC was, or that United could do such a thing when I decided to retire. Same thing happened to many WNY'er's in the Steel & Auto industries. So they go thru "Bankruptcy," emerge as the "new" United Airlines and suddenly have Billions to spend on new 787's & A-350's. WTF!!! I was blessed, found another job (56 years old) and have been there 9.5 so far. Hopefully I'll try to really retire in the next year or two with a small State Pension-unless they go broke too!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 35 years with United Airlines. I turned 55 and 3 weeks later they filed CH 11. Retired in 2003, they dumped our pensions into PBGC in 2004 , I had no idea what PBGC was, or that United could do such a thing when I decided to retire. Same thing happened to many WNY'er's in the Steel & Auto industries. So they go thru "Bankruptcy," emerge as the "new" United Airlines and suddenly have Billions to spend on new 787's & A-350's. WTF!!! I was blessed, found another job (56 years old) and have been there 9.5 so far. Hopefully I'll try to really retire in the next year or two with a small State Pension-unless they go broke too!. Holy hell that sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 37 years, but i retire next year. Congrats... 35 years with United Airlines. I turned 55 and 3 weeks later they filed CH 11. Retired in 2003, they dumped our pensions into PBGC in 2004 , I had no idea what PBGC was, or that United could do such a thing when I decided to retire. Same thing happened to many WNY'er's in the Steel & Auto industries. So they go thru "Bankruptcy," emerge as the "new" United Airlines and suddenly have Billions to spend on new 787's & A-350's. WTF!!! I was blessed, found another job (56 years old) and have been there 9.5 so far. Hopefully I'll try to really retire in the next year or two with a small State Pension-unless they go broke too!. This sucks ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv's Neighbor Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 Holy hell that sucks. Yeah, you're right! I usually tell people that I'm in the Witness Protection Program, for witnessing a Mob Hit, and can't talk about anything that happened 1968-2003! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in San Diego Posted June 27, 2013 Share Posted June 27, 2013 15 years for me being self employed. My wife takes the prize at 31 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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