Many of us stress about finding the “perfect” job that incorporates all of our passions, values, and aspirations. However, most of us probably don’t realize how many times a person will switch careers throughout their lifetime.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) published a study from 2015 that looked at the number of jobs a person held between the ages of 18 and 50. It turns out that the average person has 12 jobs! And this is during a span of 32 years, which means the number is probably higher for a person’s entire lifetime. This number may be higher than imagined, but switching jobs due to better pay, benefits, company culture, and location are extremely common.
Many individuals will have a lot less than 12 jobs throughout their lifetime, but there are also many individuals who will have way more than 12 jobs during the course of their careers. Or, careers. No matter how many careers a person holds, focus on growth and development more than the number of jobs held.
