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American workers have quit quitting – for now

American workers have quit quitting – for now
A poll has found 35% of American adults plan to look for another job and walk away from their present one, down from 49% a year ago. (Image: Matt Genovese for The Wall Street Journal)
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By Ray A. Smith Americans aren’t as restless in their jobs as they were a couple of years ago.Numerous surveys show that fewer US adults are currently seeking to leave their roles, compared with the job-switching frenzy of the pandemic years. Other data suggests job satisfaction is rising, and in interviews, formerly job-hopping workers say they’re content with the balance they’ve struck in the positions they have. Those who are tempted to make a jump face a tightening job market and shrinking pay premium for sw...

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