The term "counter jumper" refers to someone who switches from one department or store to another frequently, usually for higher pay or better opportunities. Some synonyms for this term include job hopper, career switcher, wanderer, and transient worker. Other terms that may be used include interloper, itinerant, or transient. These terms all emphasize the lack of commitment or loyalty to one employer, and suggest a lack of stability in one's career path. Regardless of the term used, the concept remains the same: someone who has trouble staying in one place or field for an extended period of time.