Decision-Making Dynamics in Job Hoppers

Abstract

The process of self-development is of significant importance. Without self-development, individuals will be unable to actualize their full potential. Those engaged in the process of self development must exert effort, implement changes, and adapt spontaneously and continuously. Consequently, this enables numerous employees to frequently explore alternative positions or transition between roles during the nascent stages of their professional careers, should they perceive deficiencies in the opportunities for career advancement within their current roles. In the course of pursuing alternative employment opportunities, individuals will typically consider a range of options. This research is a descriptive study. The informants were two individuals between the ages of 20 and 30, each with one significant other. The data were collected via semi structured interviews. The data analysis is conducted through the reduction of data, the presentation of data, and the drawing of conclusions. The initial process of informant SA was found to entail searching for employment, accepting a position, and subsequently commencing work. After a period of time, informant SA would experience feelings of boredom or other causal factors, leading to resignation. This pattern will persist until such time as the SA informants in question have identified a position that offers the stability and long-term prospects that they seek. Informant M's experience suggests that those who apply to roles outside of the Human Resources function are likely to remain in post for the duration of the contract, at which point they will seek alternative opportunities. It is only when they have gained experience in the Human Resources function that they will consider a change of role.

Keywords: job hopping, decision making