Some businesses constantly replace employees; positions remain open for years. New hires leave, replacements leave, and no one stays long. Such firms often have aggressive owners, broken business models, or weak respect for people.
High turnover frequently indicates that the business model no longer aligns with market realities. When a model collapses, no manager—regardless of competence—can fix it without fundamental change or turnaround management. The company becomes a “people grinder”: everyone fails and leaves.
A strong model makes average employees look exceptional. A broken model makes exceptional employees look average—or even incompetent.
Before accepting a role in a high-turnover company, examine how long employees have stayed. If you are unemployed, experimenting may be worthwhile. Otherwise, proceed cautiously.
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