As an adult, how long do you stay in a custodial job?

Question

I'm a cleaner for Macy's. I have a 7.5 hour shift to clean everything by myself 5 days a week. There is a very long list of things to do, and for the sake of keeping this brief, I'll just say its a completely shit, terrible, stressful job and I'm treated very poorly. The details of what I do aren't needed.
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 My issue here is that I'm an adult, not someone right out of high school. But at the moment this is the job I could get, and what I needed. I only want to stay in this job as long as I have to, to be able to put it on my resume. 
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(Ive moved countries and this is my first job in this country, so I NEED to be able to put it on my resume).
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QUESTION:
How long should you stay in a custodial job to be able to put it on your resume?
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NOTES:
A custodial job doesn't change and there is no opportunity for advancement. It can't even be called a stepping stone in my career. Its just a job that provides money. I do the same thing every day, day in and day out. Its also not a job that I can "make a difference in". I have a list of things to do and do them.
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So being that this job is so unchanging, I'm not sure of an acceptable amount of time to stay in it so that it doesn't look bad to an employer if I leave before a year of being in it

Answer

If you switch jobs, and continue working here until you start your new job, it won't really make a difference. But, if you switch jobs soon, and then leave you next job quickly too, it's going to look even worse. You should stay as long as it takes to find a job you know you're willing to work for at least a year.

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Well, you don't want to appear flaky so I'd say 6 months. However, I'd also be actively searching for another job while keeping your Macy's job (since it sounds like you really don't like it). Once you find a job you like better, give your notice at Macy's.

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You should look for a job while working this job. Quitting a job without having another job looks bad, but if you find a better job then leaving a pre existing job is more acceptable.

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Most employers want to see you hold the same job for a minimum of 1 year, especially if it's the only one on your resume. Have you considered doing school online to also add to your resume? There are a lot of really great jobs that only require a 2 year degree.

As an adult, how long do you stay in a custodial job?

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