It’s understandable that experiencing a huge historical event like an epidemic has led individuals to reflect on their life and work. Many people are quitting for a variety of reasons – including the desire to move into a more fulfilling role or career. So many, in fact, that the phenomenon has been termed the “Great Resignation.”
A key point here is that resignation rates are highest among mid-career professionals, according to a study by Visier, with people between the ages of 30 and 45 creating a 20% spike in resignations. That’s a sizeable group of people with a lot of experience who want to try something new.
