Americans are leaving their jobs in record numbers for new ventures, whether it's because of a change of heart or a need to survive. We asked people to share their stories. Here's what they said.
. From the hospitality industry to health care, people across the U.S. are changing course — and in many cases, leaving jobs unfilled.
NBC News asked people to share their stories if they have switched careers during the pandemic or are planning on quitting their jobs. Here's what they said.It took a pandemic for me to see that my son needed me. I was on a fast train going nowhere, working long hours at work, worrying about not missing my hair appointments, making sure the house was decorated for the holidays, making it to school meetings and events on time, vacations, meals, doctor appointments ... the list goes on.
Working for myself full time was always my goal, but it wasn't until after over a year in the pandemic that it finally felt like the right time. ... So much loss has happened during the pandemic, there is kind of a YOLO attitude I picked up. If not now, when? Because tomorrow isn't promised.I was laid off due to the pandemic like so many zoo professionals. I had thought about working as a death doula before, and I saw this great need.
The elevator industry is a niche market. I had no choice about accepting my new job. I'm making $10 less an hour and only getting about 25 hours a week.The pandemic opened my eyes to how a lot of people actually categorized teachers as just babysitters. Health and safety were not in the forefront of the approach my school district took. I hated leaving what I loved to do more than anything and have a lot of anger towards how I had to change my career path.
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