53% of UK workers remain in jobs they don’t enjoy, research finds
Aegon’s Money:Mindshift found 54% of workers believe a dream job is realistic and 58% said achieving it was important, but only 12% said they had reached it.
More than half of UK workers are staying in jobs they do not enjoy, with money worries and self-doubt holding many people back from making a change, according to findings from Aegon’s Money:Mindshift.
The research found that 53% of workers have stayed in a job they did not enjoy, often because they feared financial instability or doubted their ability to move on.
54% believe a dream job is realistic and 58% said achieving it was important, but only 12% said they had reached it.
Tom Mathar, head of Money:Mindshift, said: “To earn an income is a basic foundation of financial wellbeing.
“Without it, there’s no ability to spend, save, or invest for the long term. Most of us don’t just want a job, though – we want a job we enjoy and can thrive in.
“This research shows that while the desire is there, the path often feels blocked.”
Mathar added: “Some barriers are practical, but many are emotional – like the fear of starting over, applying for a new role, or finding that the next job is worse.
“Recognising those fears is valuable self‑awareness, and it suggests that courage may be the ingredient needed for change.
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