Ha Ha Ha Finally A Realistic Question! I would say 3 to 5 years if you are not 1: Learning 2: Enjoying 3:Growing 4:Earning 5: Being Lead vs Managed.

Allow me to explain: Companies want to grow so their teams should grow with them. Unfortunately its to the point where many want to appease which sets the future of the company away from the companies original mission statement.

You will typically earn the standard 1% to 3% each year (maybe) which after 3-5 years wont really have the impact on your future financials after deductions are siphened out. Many new hires will start at a rate equal or higher to your 3 to 5 year rate as it stands. Typically?

Your new job should offer much more than if you stayed workig for the same company for the next 3-5 years at the same periodic increase rate (if any).

Its not personal, just business! Bada Bing!

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