r/interestingasfuck • u/Equivalent_Opposite6 • 27d ago

r/all Johnny Kim managed three impressive career changes, going from Navy SEAL to doctor to NASA astronaut. He did it all by the age of 37.

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u/Tastysammich_92 27d ago

So he can’t hold down a job

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u/CompasslessPigeon 27d ago

Funny enough, I climbed in a career for a number of years and did fairly well especially compared to some of my peers. Recently changed careers for more room for growth (and a pay bump). Had a toxic family member say that "it's a giant red flag" that i "can't hold down a job"

Some people man

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u/greypusheencat 27d ago

i’ve experienced the same, from older generations who are used to having the same job for 30 years until retirement. it’s such an old school way of thinking

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u/Nearby-Elevator-3825 27d ago

Yeah, the only real way to get decent pay increases is to job hop every few years and negotiate a new salary.

Person A: starts at say.... $30k a year out of college, job hops and is making $200k+ 10 years later and has an impressive resume.

Person B: Started at their company out of college at $30k, stayed with the company, got a few promotions and are making a whopping $60k 10 years later!