4 May 2019

Study finds 83% of Irish workers think about quitting their job every day

83% of Irish workers think about quitting their job every day, according to new survey

The incredible findings also show that 40% of professionals hate their current role.

The main reason given by unhappy workers was not being in the job they want, closely followed by the belief that their role has no room for progression.

The research conducted by CV-Library surveyed 1,100 workers about their level of satisfaction with their current position.

37% blamed not being in the role they want as the reason they were unhappy.

More than 36% of those surveyed felt their job has no room for progression, and that they have a poor work-life balance.

Other frequent complaints are of feeling undervalued, and disliking their boss.

Speaking on the findings, Lee Biggins, founder of CV-Library, claimed that anyone dissatisfied in their current job should consider looking for a different role.

He said: “Job satisfaction is important to the nations’ professionals – and this is understandable! Work is a big part of our lives, especially as we spend a significant amount of our time there.

"Enjoying what you do is extremely important, particularly when it comes to establishing a good work-life balance.

“If you find yourself unhappy at work, it’s first important to identify why you feel this way and put measures in place to try and make things better.

"You might find you’re able to fall in love with your job again.

"That said, if you continue to feel dissatisfied in your role, it could be time to look for a job that better meets your needs, elsewhere.”

Top 10 reasons Irish workers hate their current job

  1. Not being in the role they want – 37%
  2. Having no room for progression – 36.6%
  3. Poor work-life balance – 36.4%
  4. Poor company culture – 28%
  5. Feeling undervalued – 27.3%
  6. Disliking their boss – 26%
  7. Finding it stressful – 25.3%
  8. Finding it boring – 25.1%
  9. Being underpaid – 19%
  10. Not getting on with their colleagues – 18.2%

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