The Great Resignation Continues

From The New York Times (subscription required), More quit jobs than ever, but most turnover is in low-wage work.

The Great Resignation continues. From the article:

More than 4.5 million people voluntarily left their jobs in November, the Labor Department said Tuesday. That was up from 4.2 million in October and was the most in the two decades that the government has been keeping track.

There are a lot of factors involved, and like so much of what we’re experiencing during the pandemic, it requires a closer look to understand better what’s motivating those who are making career changes.

This story is personal for me. I went on parental leave in October and made the difficult decision in December that I would be unable to return to my job. My life changed significantly during that time, and I suspect that’s happening to many others too. While I miss my former co-workers and the teams I managed, I am excited about the future and look forward to new opportunities.