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According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics<\/a>, managers and professionals today stay with an organization for an average of 5.7 years. This means that over the course of a 35-year career, they will switch employers five to six times.<\/p>\n

Changing jobs and questions about returning to school often go hand-in-hand.\u00a0 You might need to finish that bachelor\u2019s or associate\u2019s degree, want to pursue an advanced degree, or focus on a short-term professional training or certificate program.\u00a0 Matching your career goals with the appropriate level and\/or type of education can help you avoid costly mistakes that waste your time and money.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Careeronestop.org<\/a>, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor<\/a>, offers a wealth of advice on career planning, training resources and even financial aid tips to help you make an informed decision.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, managers and professionals today stay with an organization for an average of 5.7 years. This means that over the course of a 35-year career, they will switch employers five to six times. 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