job-hopping

noun

job-hop·​ping ˈjäb-ˌhä-piŋ How to pronounce job-hopping (audio)
: the practice of moving from job to job
job-hopper noun

Examples of job-hopping in a Sentence

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As someone who worked his way up from unloading trucks in the warehouse to eventually landing in the C-suite, McMillon embodies how staying dedicated to one employer can work wonders for aspiring leaders—in contrast to job-hopping in search of potential pay gains. Preston Fore, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025 Another reason is recruiters in the past discouraged workers from job-hopping because it was looked upon as unstable and irresponsible. Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025 At the same time, wages were rising at a fast pace, so many individuals engaged in job-hopping. Ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1945, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of job-hopping was in 1945

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“Job-hopping.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/job-hopping. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.

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