Over 11 million Brits unhappy in their jobs, data reveals

New research from Higherin found 11.6 million people in the UK were not always happy in their jobs, with 34% saying they were sometimes unhappy in their chosen career. 

The research found 63% of people would have been interested in retraining for another career if given the opportunity. 

Entry-level jobs had dropped by about a third since 2021, increasing competition, with around 140 applicants for each role on average due to the rise of artificial intelligence (AI).

Oliver Sidwell, career expert and co-founder of Higherin, said: “Young people are facing a difficult time. 

“The quick emergence and adoption of AI to replace low-level tasks and hard economic times is really impacting the job market, especially entry-level roles.

“These difficulties, coupled with the apparent unhappiness of the British people in their careers, really highlight how important choosing the right career path can be.”

Sidwell added: “With National Apprenticeship Week, we’re here to help young people find a job that they really love. 

“It’s concerning that 63% of people would be interested in retraining for a different job, given the chance.