{"id":9727,"date":"2025-09-24T05:32:17","date_gmt":"2025-09-24T09:32:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/saibumi.com\/en\/?p=9727"},"modified":"2025-09-24T05:43:32","modified_gmt":"2025-09-24T09:43:32","slug":"from-job-hopping-to-job-hugging-how-indonesias-workers-are-choosing-stability","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/saibumi.com\/en\/from-job-hopping-to-job-hugging-how-indonesias-workers-are-choosing-stability\/","title":{"rendered":"From Job Hopping to Job Hugging: How Indonesia\u2019s Workers Are Choosing Stability"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

From Job Hopping to Job Hugging<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For years, job hopping<\/strong> was seen as the smartest career move in Indonesia\u2014jumping from one company to another for a salary boost or faster growth. But in 2025, the trend is shifting. More professionals are turning to job hugging<\/strong>, choosing to hold on to their current roles rather than risk moving during an uncertain economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With a sluggish job market, slower recruitment, and rising business uncertainty, Indonesian workers are putting stability above ambition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Job Hugging Is Rising in Indonesia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Just like in the U.S. and other markets, Indonesia is feeling the pressure of a cooling economy. High interest rates, cautious companies, and limited expansion have slowed down hiring. As a result, workers are choosing the safer route: staying put.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recent surveys in Indonesia show similar behavior. Resignation rates have dropped compared to the job-hopping boom a few years ago, and many employees say they\u2019re unsure whether new opportunities would actually be better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In simple terms: the hiring market is tight, and workers prefer to hold on to what they already have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Hidden Risks of Staying Too Comfortable<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Job hugging may feel safe, but it has downsides. Workers who stay too long in one role risk:<\/p>\n\n\n\n