A Bengaluru professional has ignited a discussion on career growth and job loyalty after sharing his views on when employees should remain with an organisation and when they should consider switching jobs.
Manik Salaria shared his perspective in a video posted on Instagram, questioning whether loyalty to a single employer is always rewarded in today’s corporate world.
‘Companies don’t always reward loyalty’
In the video, Salaria said employees who have stayed with the same company for several years may not agree with his opinion, but argued that organisations often fail to reward loyalty adequately.
He claimed that while employees may receive routine annual salary hikes of around 10 per cent, companies frequently prefer hiring external candidates for senior positions, often offering them significantly higher salary packages than existing staff.
The video was shared with the caption, “Loyalty or switch?”, prompting thousands of reactions online.
Growth should guide career decisions
While encouraging professionals to focus on career growth, Salaria also cautioned against changing jobs too frequently.
He said switching employers every six months could negatively affect a candidate’s résumé and urged employees to adopt a balanced approach.
According to him, remaining with an organisation for two to three years is worthwhile if it offers meaningful learning opportunities, promotions, salary growth and career advancement.
However, he advised professionals to consider moving on if they experience prolonged stagnation, limited learning opportunities or little improvement in their compensation.
No fixed rule for changing jobs
Salaria stressed that there is no universal timeline for switching jobs and that career decisions should depend on individual growth rather than arbitrary timeframes.
“The right time to switch is when you genuinely feel your growth has stopped,” he said.
Social media users agree
The video has received widespread attention, with many corporate professionals agreeing with Salaria’s views.
One user commented, “This is 100 per cent true,” while another wrote, “Each and every word of yours relates to everyone who works in corporate.”
The discussion has once again highlighted the changing expectations of employees in today’s workplace, where professional development, skill enhancement and career progression are increasingly seen as key factors in long-term job satisfaction.