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SEEK Admin · 3 Feb 2026

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If you had to decide this year, would you stay in your job… or is it time to start looking? 2026 is shaping up to be the year of job hugging. Some of our career experts weighed in on whether staying put or job hunting makes more sense right now. So tell us — Team Hug or Team Hunt??

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Anon211729 · 2 Feb 2026

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Should I go back to my old employer? A year go I left a job at a company I liked but where there wasn't any career progression. That company recently acquired another one and now my old boss has reached out with an offer for a more senior role. I like my current job, but I do miss the culture of the old place. The salaries are similar. what would you do? Hs anyone gone back to a former workplace who can share their experience?

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Meg · 14 Jan 2026

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Hi, plz correct me if I’m wrong but I have been at my job for 4yrs. My trainer was there for 2 yrs and already on $27 an hr. He left the year I started, I’m on less than $27 & everyone at my job earns $30+ .. we didn’t get a pay rise last year to my knowledge. I ask my manager and he brings up stuff when I was in the hospital as if I was faking being sick? But I had medical certificates from the hospital.. should I just start looking for another job cuz it doesn’t really seem honest really? Thx

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SEEK Admin · 7 Jan 2026

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Is job hopping still a red flag, or just smart career planning? Some folks say changing jobs every two years shows “no loyalty,” while others reckon it’s the smartest way to level up your career. Would you call it a red flag? The experts dropped some solid tips to turn your job moves into a positive story here: https://www.seek.co.nz/career-advice/article/how-to-turn-job-hopping-into-an-advantage

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Emily · 15 Nov 2025

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I have a good paying job, but it’s pretty niche. I have basically reached my max potential there and want more - I’m only 29. The environment is pretty toxic, male dominated, I’m a woman. I’m looking to move cities for personal reasons but haven’t managed to find a job in my chosen city. I have a science degree in my field I work in and now considering quitting to study a masters. Is this a good decision? Has anyone done this?

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Jasmine · 21 Oct 2025

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Job hunting right now feels like a full-time job itself ❗️I’m well-qualified in marketing but haven’t landed a single interview after 50+ applications. 🫠 I’ve reworked my CV multiple times, yet all I get are rejections or nothing at all! Just venting a bit today..... but I’ll keep going. 😔 Any tips or advice would be great!

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Anon083467 · 17 Aug 2025

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I’m 28 and work in workplace health and safety but I’ve totally hit a wall. I feel stuck and honestly have no clue what I want to do next. SO I have been looking at career coaches (Auckland), but they are waaay too expensive from what I’ve found (around $800 a session!!)

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Darcy · 13d ago

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Have you ever started a job and realised a few months in it’s not really the role you signed up for?been working a while now and it keeps happening… what gets promised upfront vs what you actually end up doing don’t quite match. at what point do you just accept it vs call it out or leave?

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Sally · 25d ago

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1. I've worked in admin approx 20 years. 2. Current service with employer is 6 years. 3. Have a business degree. 4. I'm applying for other jobs. Problem is I won't be able to get a good reference from my current Team Lead - she hates me, is insecure, threatened by me and possibly woke. She micromanages only me and I could go on. I appreciate many people work in toxic environments so I'm interested to know how others get people as referees when looking for work?

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Steven · 25d ago

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highschool student here, if I take my level 3 ncea at a tech institution through an automotive course. Will that mean I can only work in the automotive industry for the rest of my life?