What Is 'Job Hugging' – And Does It Help Or Hurt Your Career?

Person at workYou might have heard of “job hopping” – or moving from one role to another in the hopes of getting a higher salary. But according to workplace psychotherapist Eloise Skinner, who has paired with Furniture At Work, the wage hike previously linked to “job hopping” has stalled. In 2025, “job hopping” is only linked to a 4.8% pay rise compared to the expected 4.6% for those who stay put, Fortune reported.And according to Skinner, that’s led to another phenomenon known as “job hugging”. What is “job hugging”?The therapist described it as holding on to your existing job rather than looking elsewhere for better conditions (possibly exacerbated by today’s brutal job market). “While job hopping was thought to carry a clear financial advantage, the shrinking pay gap between job hoppers and stayers means long-term loyalty offers almost as much financial upside, alongside stronger security and benefits,” she said. This, Skinner added, has both upsides (stable growth, more promising promotion options, and deeper expertise) and downsides (slower pay growth, risk of stagnation, losing the ability to meet new people and develop new skills). If you feel dissatisfied with your workplace and/or stuck in your role, though, “job hugging” might be leaving you in a position that doesn’t benefit you. After all, she said, “job hopping can enhance your ability to meet new people, explore different ideas or industries, and give you a broad range of knowledge from experiencing various work environments over time”.When should I worry about “job hopping”?“Job hugging” can sometimes keep you in an unsuitable role for too long, but “job hopping” is not without its downsides, either.As Skinner suggested: “In the long term, job hopping might indicate a lack of commitment to a single career path or difficulty in forming long-term relationships with colleagues.“For some individuals, it is crucial to address underlying issues that cause feelings of restlessness or non-commitment.” The BBC reported that most employers like workers to stick in a role for at least a year, though that’s not a hard-and-fast rule. Related...Always Feel Behind At Work? You Might Have 'Career Dysmorphia''Quiet Cracking' At Work? The 43 Rule May Help

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