<prompt> Human: Im in a metropolitan city in Texas and graduated college 2 years ago this month. My first job lasted 7 months before being laid off and the next one was 5 months before being laid off.Im at a job now that is enjoyable, but the pay is 18hr with no benefits. Obviously better than being unemployed. Only thing is is that I work very closely with the CEO, so Im learning a lot. Currently been there 8 months now and I got the job bc I know one of my bosss colleagues who recommended me idk if thats important but thought I should throw that out there.I want to stay and for this business to grow. But, theres hardly any work and Im the only one in the office so I dont think hell be getting me health insurance anytime soon or giving me a raise.I want to stay here at least a year, but Im afraid the job hoping is going to look horrible. How long before I start applying elsewhere?Edit: My last two jobs were as a marketing coordinator and social media specialist. This new job is an Executive Assistant position and I actually think I want to go in the admin direction.  <response>: Pay follows skillset. If you are rapidly expanding your skillset, you should absolutely stay.When you have a super awesome skillset, people will throw money at you. Look for it then. 