W: I'm going to start looking for another job. I can't see myself getting an opportunity to progress at my company anytime in the near future. And I really think my skills and abilities deserve a higher salary.
M: You're not going to quit, are you?
W: I'm thinking I might as well. Then I can devote more time and energy to finding a better position at another company.
M: But you've been at your present company less than two years, haven't you? This will be the third time you've left a job in the last five years. If you do several jobs in a relatively short span of time, prospective employers might perceive that you lack loyalty. That could make them wary and reluctant to employ you.
W: Unfortunately, loyalty doesn't pay. Even if I get a promotion at my company, it's likely to be less sizable than if I were to get a job elsewhere. And even if I get a promotion, I'm not guaranteed to get a raise. I had that experience at another company I worked at.
M: They wanted you to take on more work and responsibility but for the same amount of money?
W: More or less, yes. The way I see it, through having different jobs, I've gathered a lot of experience in different jobs and in different industries.
M: But potential employers might worry that, that experience is not deep, or thorough enough.
W: Perhaps, but I feel pretty confident that I can sell myself. You know what they say, "Fortune favors the brave."