Pandemic causes career rethink as 60% seek new direction
The IndependentFor free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A poll of more than 4,000 people by Aviva found three out of five workers plan to learn new skills, gain qualifications or change their career altogether as a result of the coronavirus outbreak Being able to work from home was the most commonly sought change but priorities vary markedly across the UK, according to the survey. Among over-55s, one in seven respondents said experiencing the pandemic has made them bring forward their retirement plans, while around one in 12 said they hope to turn a hobby into a career. Gareth Hemming, of Aviva, said: “As the pandemic has continued, an increasing number of people have given thought to what they want from their careers and now three-fifths of people would like to make changes to their working lives.
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