Why young workers switch employers every two years
Source: Business Daily Africa
The changing attitude towards employment comes against a backdrop of rising living costs and the pressure on young workers to achieve financial independence.
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An employee earning Sh40,000 a month might receive an annual increment of five percent, taking their salary to Sh42,000. If another employer offered Sh55,000 for a similar role, a younger professional might be tempted to make the move. For many older workers, however, such a difference might not, on its own, justify leaving an established job.
The difference is Sh13,000 a month, or Sh156,000 over a year, before considering other benefits.
In brief
Time flies with great content! An employee earning Sh40,000 a month might receive an annual increment of five percent, taking their salary to Sh42,000. If another employer offered Sh55,000 for a similar role, a younger professional might be tempted to make the move. For many older workers, however, such a difference might not, on its own, justify leaving an established job.
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