Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

job-hop

noun
/ˈdʒɒb hɒp/
Definition
Job-hopping refers to the practice of frequently changing jobs, often within a short period of time.
Examples
  • After graduating, she decided to job-hop for a couple of years to explore different industries.
  • Many millennials are known to job-hop in search of fulfilling work and better salaries.
  • Job-hopping can sometimes make it difficult to build long-term relationships with colleagues.
Meaning
The act of moving from one job to another, typically in search of better opportunities or experiences, rather than remaining in the same position for an extended period.
Synonyms
  • career change
  • job switching
  • work hopping
  • frequent job changes
  • job mobility