Average woman thinks about leaving her job 17 times a year

The career paths we choose significantly impact our lives. With the majority of employees spending around 40 hours a week working, it’s important for the jobs they're in to offer more than just a salary, but fulfilment too.

With countless studies pointing to boosted productivity, output and retention rates when employees are engaged at work, it makes sense for organisations to take note of this too.

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However, new research has found the average British woman considers quitting her job almost 20 times a year.

The study, conducted by OnePoll and commissioned by the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT), found that the average woman contemplates leaving her current employer 17 times a year, although only a minority actually take the plunge.