<prompt> Human: In July, Ill have been at my current job for five years. My role has not changed since arriving at the company, and I really enjoy what I do. Ive gotten near-annual inflation-beating raises, the work is honorable if challenging and the organization has a great brand. There are management issues, but no companys perfect and for the most part Im left to my own devices. I have a hard time imagining myself thriving at the handful of other companies in my firms competitive set.While I like my current job my third since graduating from college and grad school, Im also aware that changing jobs is one of the best ways to increase my earning power, particularly in the early working years. I just turned 30. Theres also that old saying that the best time to look for a job is when youve already got one. Despite my general level of job satisfaction, do my circumstances merit looking seriously for other jobs? Should I seek other positions within my existing organization, even if I may not be qualified for them or would enjoy those positions less? How seriously should I be looking at jobs in industries adjacent to my current field? I understand there may be no right answers here. Just looking for feedback. Really appreciate what rPF has done to help myself and others over the years!  <response>: IMHO, you cant get what you dont ask for. Job hunting is a time suck, and requires dedication. Still, its important to keep up with the job market and make sure you have the relevant skills and are being paid what youre worth. You may start to look for another job, interview, and find out its not for you. That may solidify your feelings about your current job and thats valuable knowledge. You may interview and find out the challengejob is interesting and you want to go for it. TLDR; Job hunting itself can help answer this question 