"Shift shock": That feeling of new-job disappointment


By AGENCY

According to TheMuse.com, 72% of workers have felt that a new job or employer did not meet their expectations. Photo: AFP

In the midst of the United States’ Great Resignation wave, a large percentage of workers feel that their new job or employer is not what they expected, with some being either disappointed or otherwise surprised. The phenomenon is being called “shift shock”.

Over the past year, many workers have been leaving their jobs in the United States. This phenomenon, which has generated numerous headlines and impressive statistics, is known as “The Great Resignation”. It now affects several countries throughout the world and several employment sectors.

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