Work/Life: Will I hire this job hopper?

There are 2.42 jobs for every unemployed person - too many jobs for too few job seekers. PHOTO: PEXELS
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SINGAPORE - I can't believe that it has come down to this, walking to a room to interview a chap with not three, not four - but six jobs held over the past six years.

In my time, only delinquent kids would flit around like this, not taking their careers seriously. They take for granted good opportunities, good jobs and good managers who are unlucky enough to hire them. They have no care about the efforts spent on hiring, training and making them feel part of the team.

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