A recent Glassdoor survey of 3,400 professionals reveals that 65% feel trapped in their current roles, signaling rising frustration among American workers.
Despite a 4.1% unemployment rate, the job market appears stagnant, with limited opportunities for advancement or job changes. The tech sector is hardest hit, with 73% of workers reporting feeling stuck.
Some workers are accepting pay cuts to switch jobs, with 17% noting reduced salaries. Experts predict a surge in “revenge quitting” as employees seek better prospects amid growing dissatisfaction.
Sources:
https://www.axios.com/2024/11/20/american-workers-stuck-jobs-resentment
https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/nearly-3-4-tech-workers-205947588.html
https://rollingout.com/2024/11/22/hidden-crisis-workers-feel-trapped/