When You Stay In Business Way Too Long

WHATEVER endeavor, pursuit OR calling we're IN, When You Stay In Business Way Too Long, it does NOT become the best proposition [even if that's me as the incumbent you're referring to].  We have seen state leaders and presidents WHO got so drunk with POWER [and sometimes $$$$$$] to an extent that they just CAN'T and WON'T relinquish the office they have, even if it means perpetuating themselves in power.  So sorry, I WON'T dip my fingers into that muddy cookie jar of politics📗📙📘

Back to our private lives for now.  For almost all workers, tenure at one's job is vital and appealing especially to almost all employers.  On the other hand, a majority, if NOT an overwhelming one, of workers value the tenure at work as it gives them that sort of 'PEACE of MIND' especially in times of economic turmoil [BUT again, that DOESN'T stop businesses to come up with business decisions, hard and difficult it may be] with regard retrenchment and downsizing.  Sadly, many went jobless during the pandemic, really a once in a lifetime downturn NOT one of us least expected.  BUT assuming everything is normal, the school of thought here is that WHEN YOU STAY IN BUSINESS WAY TOO LONG, it somehow becomes inimical😗😗😗

Inimical to the employee.  And somehow inimical to the employer.  Although, generally, employees and employers alike are on the same boat insofar as longevity at work is concerned.  NOW, without sounding critical OR negative, WHEN some workers stay put in a single company way too long, is that a sign of loyalty OR do we call it unconscious passivity?  This is debatable indeed because it becomes YOUR WORD versus mine💥💥💥

Looking things in an impartial manner, in a way, it does make sense that the stalwart 'company man', someone WHO knuckles down at a single organization for many years, if NOT their entire career, remains atop a pedestal.  After all, they are revered for that staying power and focus combined with unfailing loyalty and commitment.  YES, these are all very desirable qualities in a potential hire.  BUT there's a gathering storm WHERE experts say there actually can be such a thing as too much staying power😌😌😌

Our takeaway:  Although there's plenty to be said for having extended experience, and lots of benefits that can come from digging in your heels with one organization, spending too long in one role may work against people in some cases.  And experts claim there is a 'tipping point' at which loyalty can potentially signal OR manifest complacency.  And there is plenty of truth to the idea that a long stay at a company is generally looked favorably as it is an indication of expertise.  BUT we need to be watchful if we seem to be unconsciously 'sliding down' OR tapering off in terms of energy and motivation because that can manifest WHEN YOU STAY IN BUSINESS WAY TOO LONG dude❗❗❗