Debt pushes millions of workers into jobs they don’t want, research reveals
The report showed 35% of British workers have thought about changing careers due to money worries.
The report showed 35% of British workers have thought about changing careers due to money worries.
Research from WEALTH at work found that 23% of UK workers borrowed from family and friends, and 18% took on debt in the past year due to financial worries.
Ed Fidoe, CEO of the London Interdisciplinary School (LIS), promoted interdisciplinary learning to better prepare students for the job market.
Blue Monday typically falls on the third Monday of the year, in this case 20th January.
Research by StepChange Debt Charity revealed low pay, unemployment and high housing costs are driving debt problems among 18-24 year olds.
30% of business owners polled say it was likely they would default on debt over the next 12 months.
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