Job Exodus

56%

Among U.S. workers who quit a job in 2021, the share who say they are now earning more money in their current job.

Pew Research Center

The majority of workers who quit a job in 2021 cite low pay, no opportunities for advancement, feeling disrespected 

Majorities of workers who quit a job in 2021 say low pay (63%), no advancement opportunities (63%), and feeling disrespected at work (57%) were reasons why they quit. For the most part, men and women offer similar reasons for having quit a job in the past year, but there are significant differences by educational attainment. Those who quit and are now employed elsewhere are more likely than not to say their current job has better pay, more advancement opportunities, and more work-life balance and flexibility.

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