Why so many Americans are quitting their jobs and what it means for you

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The coronavirus pandemic offered many people an opportunity to take stock of their working lives as they were either forced to work from home; their job disappeared or they were furloughed; or they suddenly found themselves under huge pressure, performing essential functions in difficult circumstances. Mr Klotz noted that people who had hung onto jobs during the pandemic because of the uncertainty were now ready to make a move and leave their current job in favour of something better. Career site Monster found in a survey that 95 per cent of workers are considering changing jobs, and 92 per cent would switch industry for a new position, though such a high figure might be expected from a site for job hunters. While there are many published anecdotes about white-collar employees working remotely then changing jobs when asked to return to the office, the in-person service and retail sectors are seeing an even larger wave of resignations.