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EPISODE · May 1, 2026 · 7 MIN

Why Switching Jobs Pays More Than Staying

from A Phil Svitek Podcast - A Series From Your 360 Creative Coach · host Phil Svitek

“It’s a rather unfortunate reality… loyalty in corporate structures isn’t rewarded.”In this episode, I break down a hard truth many people eventually realize: staying loyal to a company doesn’t always lead to growth, recognition, or better pay.Drawing from insights in How Google Works by Eric Schmidt, we explore the difference between “rock stars” and “superstars”—and why companies often fail to properly value both.From the obsession with “new, new, new” to the neglect of the very foundation that built success in the first place, this episode unpacks: Why companies prioritize growth over stability How loyal employees get overlooked The hidden risks of constant scaling What you can actually do to advocate for yourselfWhether you’re navigating your career, questioning your value at work, or trying to understand the system you’re in, this is about seeing the game clearly—and playing it smarter.🚀 Looking for a Creative Collaborator or Coach?Whether you need help launching a podcast, shaping your story, editing a video, or navigating the artist’s life—I’m here to help.✅ Work with me🔔 Subscribe for movie reviews, creative coaching, and mindset tools for storytellers.📬 Want exclusive breakdowns and behind-the-scenes content?Join me on:• Patreon• Substack🎬 My Films• The Love Market• Finding Love in Bogotá• The Arbiters📚 My Books• Elan, Elan• Master Mental Fortitude• In Search of Sunrise• Hollywood Dreams on a Shoestring Budget

“It’s a rather unfortunate reality… loyalty in corporate structures isn’t rewarded.”In this episode, I break down a hard truth many people eventually realize: staying loyal to a company doesn’t always lead to growth, recognition, or better pay.Drawing from insights in How Google Works by Eric Schmidt, we explore the difference between “rock stars” and “superstars”—and why companies often fail to properly value both.From the obsession with “new, new, new” to the neglect of the very foundation that built success in the first place, this episode unpacks: Why companies prioritize growth over stability How loyal employees get overlooked The hidden risks of constant scaling What you can actually do to advocate for yourselfWhether you’re navigating your career, questioning your value at work, or trying to understand the system you’re in, this is about seeing the game clearly—and playing it smarter.🚀 Looking for a Creative Collaborator or Coach?Whether you need help launching a podcast, shaping your story, editing a video, or navigating the artist’s life—I’m here to help.✅ Work with me🔔 Subscribe for movie reviews, creative coaching, and mindset tools for storytellers.📬 Want exclusive breakdowns and behind-the-scenes content?Join me on:• Patreon• Substack🎬 My Films• The Love Market• Finding Love in Bogotá• The Arbiters📚 My Books• Elan, Elan• Master Mental Fortitude• In Search of Sunrise• Hollywood Dreams on a Shoestring Budget

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