Steve's Blog (for Jobseekers & those hiring)

I have been wrestling with the notion of making a career jump of late. Many of my colleagues have been moving on and finding new roles in different companies, doing different things. Sure, most of my friends are in the Recruiting / Talent Acquisition space and that is really a hot space to be in right now. I mean, I think that finding recruiters to hire engineers is almost as hot as finding the technical talent themselves.

So why the hesitation? I mean things are great, right? I get calls and emails almost every day from somebody trying to find that next great people finder, negotiator, deal maker. What’s not to love when you’re wanted.

I’m not immune to the attention. Hell, if I hated what I’m doing right now, maybe. But to be honest I don’t. I enjoy my time here at Walmart. It is not the “evil empire” others make it out to be.

Sure, we have some maturing to do. Some growing and adapting, but hey, we all do right? I have to admit, I enjoy my job, my co-workers and the challenges that come with it.

Another take on it is, I find it more challenging to stick it out, commit and continue the journey here. It almost seems counter-intuitive, but it seems like quitting and moving on to another company is the equivalent of giving up. I guess I’m not ready to that.

Food for thought.