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Job security trapping Aussies in unfulfilling roles

Job security trapping Aussies in unfulfilling roles

Australians are increasingly finding themselves trapped in unfulfilling jobs as the rising cost of living compels them to prioritise financial stability over job satisfaction.

This troubling trend is highlighted in the Cost of Career report, commissioned by insurance comparison website Choosi.

The report reveals that just 27 per cent of Australians genuinely love their jobs, while nearly half admit to showing up for work out of obligation.

Traditionally, those unhappy in their roles seek out new job opportunities in the hope of finding more fulfilling work alongside an adequate level of financial stability.

But with rising inflation and escalating costs for essentials, many individuals have become hesitant to make a change because they fear the financial instability that could accompany a job search.

Put simply, the security of a steady income appears to have become more important than the work itself.

The shift in priorities in the workplace often leads to increased job dissatisfaction, which can have significant psychological effects on employees.