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Originally Posted by fotze
It is just so common in the oilpatch in Calgary to have moved around that it isn't seen as that weird. You can definitely see patterns but if its not ridiculous, they will not care. In fact there are some outfits that will not look at you if you have been somewhere for > x number of years. There are certain places, if you were there a long time, you are likely broken.
When your supervisors and HR folk have moved around more than yourself then they are not likely to question your loyalty.
One of the best way to get a management spot is to move around, they know even better the game that is played and aren't going to fault others for doing the same thing.
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Yes, I have many friends that have moved around the oilpatch. Moving around is positively strategic, and people wouldn't do it because it's a lateral move; it's an upwards move. So, yes, it can be a good thing... I`m just mentioning that loyalty can also be a desirable trait that can help you secure employment as well, especially if you were with a reputable company during that timeframe. Companies want to extract value out of employees experience, but they also don't want to invest resources into someone who will just up and leave in short order.