UK retirees share their wisdom with today's grads

As graduates enter the employment market, new research reveals that the average retiree has worked for six companies, according to Monster.co.uk.

The study discovered that getting too stressed (20%), working long hours (14%) and not having the ambition and confidence to move up the career ladder (13%), were the three biggest regrets by retirees.

Other regrets included staying in a job that wasn’t right (13%) and not retiring earlier (8%). 36% of respondents said they recommend looking for a new job every three to four years.

The research suggested that the monetary element did not contribute as a source of career pride. Only 2% said high salary mattered, whilst 44% said they were most proud being respected within their workplace.