When is it okay to look for a new job?

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Right now, I work for the Walmart corporate office taking calls. I've been here for about a year. It started out pretty good, but then they moved me to customer service calls. Angry, yelling, cussing customer calls. And I hate it. My schedule also has no stability, they bring me in on different days every week to work different hours. And since this is Walmart, they don't give us holidays off. All in all, it's not the worst job I've ever had, and it's definitely the best paying ($13.50/hr), but I'm still putting serious consideration into looking for a new one. Problem is, I know that most employers don't want to hire people who "job hop." And is this even a good reason to look for a new job? Or should I just tough it out and stay put?

On a personal note. Looking for a new job was always never ending for me even when I just got one until I worked for myself. Since then I have had a few, but they don't last long.

People don't like job hoppers. What they like is for you to do something you don't like for money, and stay there, but what does that do for you?

I have no real advice. I do things I do not like to do for money. But it is my time, and my dime. That makes it o.k. for me.

Exploit your interests. Maybe that is the best I can give. Jobs are very difficult for me. The work is not that bad.

You’re correct, employers don’t like job hoppers. But you are young and it’s almost expected as you narrow down your calling. I would try and hold it out a year, minimum. Consider other call centers if possible. AT&T pays well and is considerate for people with disabilities. Starting pay is $13 and that same person 5 years later is making $19. Benefits are great, plus other job perks. I never worked at a call center, but I would give it a try.

The worst part for me, I think, is that I don't want to switch to a job that pays less than I make now. I think $13.50 is actually surprisingly high for the work I'm doing. But I don't know what else I'd be any good at. I don't want to work with the public like I am now if I can at all help it, and I don't want it to be anything too important either since I'll undoubtedly mess up quite a bit. I don't have a college education, just a trade school certificate that I'll never actually use.

I wouldn't stay in the job if you really hate it and can't cope with the hours or the pissed of customers. It's OK to quit, but it depends on how long you worked there. You say you've been there for a year and that's good enough for most employers.

Getting paid is nice, but if money is your only motivation, you'll probably get burned out any time soon. If I were you, I would be applying for other jobs right now.

I've job hopped my whole working life and I haven't been unemployed for more than a couple of months. Longest job I've had has been 3.5 years.

Looking for a new job whilst you're still in a job is best, don't quit then look for a job. Find a new job first, then quit.

Does anyone have any suggestions for other jobs I could apply to? Ones that pay well (again, not going to settle for a job that pays less than what I already have), but wouldn't be too hard for an aspie? Such as, simple repetitive tasks, doesn't change much, and involves minimal communication with others.

Staying at a job for over a year is not job hopping especially when you have several valid issues for wanting to find something better. Needing holidays off to visit family, wanting a steady schedule, or just wanting more responsibility than dealing with customer calls are all great reasons to give in an interview that don't make you look flighty.

No problem looking. Also, keep an eye on internal job postings. There may be something else in that office that is more to your liking.