Americans are leaving the workforce in droves and a new study is revealing that one in four people have quit their job for the sake of their mental health.
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In a poll of more than 2,000 working Americans by career guidance service JobSage, researchers found that 28 percent say they’ve left a job in the last two years because of its impact on their mental health.
Nearly two in five Americans have considered quitting for this reason.
The report shows that 55% of workers have experienced significant stress in the past year, while 38% report having symptoms of depression.
37% say lack of motivation and 36% say anxiety are making work more difficult. 31% have dealt with feelings of anger.
I get it… the numbers reflect this for sure… but it’s called work for a reason people. If you lucky enough to do what you like for a living and have a decent boss… or you are the boss… then good on ya.
But some people can be real ass holes… and when everybody including your boss are dealing with inflation, lockdowns, regulations and taxes, everybody gets testy. It doesn’t leave a lot of room for creativity and innovation. Especially when everyone is pissed off.
The survey also finds that stress from work ranks as having the second-worst impact on a person’s mental health — finishing only behind stress due to their finances – that’s 42% of folks.
Over the last year, over half say they’ve experienced job-related stress and more than a third have experienced depression, anxiety, or a lack of motivation because of their work.
The three biggest reasons for these issues are 37% feeling overworked, 33% have a lack of work-to-life balance and being 31% feel underpaid.
That kinda makes my point. I have been on both sides of this as an employee and a small business owner. If enough people quit and the business has they money, they’re going to have to pay more… on the other hand, if a business spends most of it’s money on fees, taxes and regulations… they are also headed in a downward spiral.
So.. the question is what’s the answer.
Oddly enough, only one in five people say their employer doesn’t do enough when it comes to caring about workers’ mental health. Moreover, 70 percent of these employees still consider themselves happy.
You know what… I don’t want my employer involved in my mental health…I was at one of those companies and I found it a bit annoying.
But I guess I am in the 2% because the survey says 98% of workers who are at companies who take care of their mental health are happy.
47% want their employers to commit to providing a healthier work-life balance. 42% want more time off and 41% are looking for more flexibility in their schedule.
Now of course these are going to get a positive response.
Is it just me or does this kinda speak to how things have changed here in the US? Less work means less productivity. And companies need to make a profit to stay in business otherwise there is no motivation for them to even be there so you can have a job.
Now clearly you don’t have to be a jerk as a boss… and some feel like it is a pre-requisit… but as a business owner – or boss… If you’re a jerk, that usually comes back to bite you and you end up constantly having to look for new employees.
Three in four respondents say they’ve used a mental health day to relieve stress and reduce burnout. Just a few years ago we called this a day off. It’s nobody’s business why I’m taking one.
66% say they still felt guilty about taking the mental health day… so the mental health day caused MORE stress for people? Hmm.
Only a minority of people –two in five – want their company to discuss mental health issues in the workplace. So Apparently I’m not the only one. And only one in five respondents feel comfortable about discussing these issues with Human Resources.
For what ever reason the ‘Great Resignation’ is happening… clearly people are willing to leave a company or business they are not satisfied with and that is the way the market works.
At some point the study about – how much revenue do you make by NOT working these days also would be interesting. Is it just too easy to NOT work? I don’t know.
Could that be a part of the problem with the ‘Great Resignation?’
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I quit my job in September. Besides having to deal with the passing of my mother in October the year before, the company I worked for was just out of control. What do I mean by that? How about having a doctor appointment set up weeks or even months in advance… and getting "pointed" for it? I'm not sure that is even legal, though Ohio is an at-will state. That is just one of many issues, but it all came down to more stick and not enough carrot. This article seems like blame-shifting to me. "One of four people quit their jobs because they're crazy!" Perhaps that's too loose… but how about, "Three out of four people quit their jobs because their employer is oppressive!"??? That, and the standard of living for Americans has been declining since 1979 when it comes to actual purchasing power so the abuse isn't worth tolerating anymore. Yeah, that just might be a factor.
I saved up enough money to start my own practice and put enough in investments to provide enough passive income. I saved that much after enduring 14 years at a shitty employer and reporting to a boss who doesn't know shit about my job (I worked in software engineering). Quit my job immediately and never looked back. Employer got shafted because they couldn't find a good replacement and I laughed. Now I'm already set with a good active income and with a passive income from my investments to ease the need to work so much.
I have no plans on working at all in the next 3 years and retiring early at 44. Current businesses can screw themselves. lol
COVID has shown that people need to take care of themselves and their wellbeing.