In a small . . . but not laughably small survey, Paychex found some interesting trends among those who quit their jobs during the “Great Resignation.”
The “Great Regret” is the latest workplace trend to sweep the nation, with the majority of professionals who quit their jobs last year wishing they could get a do-over, according to a new survey.
2022 was another record year for quitting — 4.1 million workers left their jobs in December, bringing the grand total for the year to over 50 million. Roughly 47 million quit the year before, citing higher pay and better working conditions as incentives for their exit. Now, 8 out of 10 professionals who left their jobs regret their decision, a new Paychex study finds.
. . . They found that mental health, work-life balance, workplace relationships and the chance to get rehired all suffered as a result.
Gen Zers are struggling the most
According to Paychex, Gen Z workers reminisce about their old jobs the most. A whopping 89% of Gen Zers say they regret quitting, and as a result, their mental health is on the decline.