Some things are not what they use to be, and the feeling of having job security is one of those things that has changed dramatically in the last one or two decades. Though there are some who start with a company and remain there for the rest of their working days, this is something that is becoming a thing of the past. Though it is not something that many look for, there are some that still wish for job security above all else. Many are happy to jump from job to job, but others want the security of knowing where their next paycheck is going to come from and when they are going to get it.
The number of those saying they feel they have job security is going way down, and this leaves many feeling uneasy about finances in general. Some might say that this makes them work harder and do better in their position, others say that some companies don’t really care about loyalty and that if they need to cut costs, it doesn’t matter who they cut. I suppose there are both types of companies out there, but most can’t offer job security simply because they can’t afford to do so.
A loss of job security for most means that something else has to happen. In order to feel secure, a smart worker who feels like they do not have the job security they need must have savings. This might mean cutting corners, but when you don’t know how long a job will last or if another will be waiting, it is important to have money socked away in the event that nothing else comes up right away. Having this might not offer security job wise, but it can mean a person can sleep easier at night.
Part of the reason that job security is so low is because people don’t want to stay in one place anyway. I have a friend who is married to a man who has a new job each year. I fear one day he is going to run out of options while he is trying to find his true calling. You would think by the time someone is well into their thirties they would have found this by now, or they would have at least tried to find something with job security until they are struck by their ‘true calling.’ People like him are making good positions disposable, and some companies are wary. I can’t say I blame them.
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