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Career development | Brits most content with their job at THIS age

Brits most content with their job at THIS age

As the New Year arrives, it’s not unusual for many employees to feel like they’re in the wrong role and question their job.

In fact, a new study has discovered that Brits won’t be truly satisfied with their job until they reach middle age, with 45 revealed as the average age UK workers are finally happy with their career.

Carried out by job site Indeed, the research featured 1,500 employees and found that the average Brit has eight different jobs before landing the role they are happy in while also experiencing four major knock-backs.

Some of the most common stumbling blocks according to the research included rejection following an interview (48%), falling out with a boss (42%) and being made redundant (39%).

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