| Characteristic | Major reason | Minor reason |
|---|---|---|
| Pay was too low | 37% | 26% |
| No advancement opportunities | 33% | 30% |
| Felt disrespected at work | 35% | 21% |
| Because of childcare issues* | 24% | 24% |
| Not enough flexibility to choose hours | 24% | 21% |
| Benefits weren't good** | 23% | 20% |
| Working too many hours | 20% | 19% |
| Wanted to relocate to a differenta area | 22% | 13% |
| Working too few hours | 16% | 14% |
| Employer required a COVID-19 vaccine | 8% | 10% |
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Release date
May 2022
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Region
United States
Survey time period
February 7 to 13, 2022
Number of respondents
965 respondents
Age group
18 years and older
Special properties
non-retired U.S. adults who quit a job in 2021
Method of interview
Online survey
Supplementary notes
*Among those with children younger than 18 living in the household
**Question provided health insurance and paid time off as examples of benefits
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