Updated 2 years ago

Quit your job, find yourself

By Ruiqi Chen, Editor at LinkedIn News

Updated 2 years ago

More than 47 million Americans quit their jobs in 2021, and these “Great Reshuffle” participants are starting to untangle their sense of self from their careers, per The Atlantic. Jobs often comprise a major part of a person’s identity, but new, pandemic-induced attitudes toward work and professionalism have helped people rethink their interests and priorities outside of the office. This shift has led some people to leave intense, high-pressure jobs for roles that let them spend more time with family or prioritize their personal wellness.

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