A great many Americans are currently unemployed and many believe that, in this economy, a new job is hard to find. Those who are lucky enough to have a job report a high rate of job dissatisfaction. Many workers feel the need to seek other places of employment. What is behind the drive to move from one job to another? Why are Americans so dissatisfied with their current jobs? What does current data tell us about job satisfaction in the USA?

What Are The Facts?

CareerBuilder, the number one online employment site in America, reports that in 2014, 21% of currently employed workers say that they will look for another job. Their chief complaints are dissatisfaction with salary and that employees do not feel valued in the workplace. The breakdown of the disgruntled 21% is shocking:

• 58% are generally dissatisfied with the job.
• 45% feel that there is no room for advancement.
• 39% site work/life balance issues.
• 39% feel stressed out over the job.
• 37% hate the boss.
• 36% were passed over for a promotion.
• 28% did not receive a raise in 2013.

Why Do Americans Hate Their Jobs?

According to this report, Americans do not feel appreciated and valued within the workplace. Last year, many did not receive a raise or a promotion. Many believe that they cannot advance within their company. American workers feel stressed and many do not like their boss. This really means that employers do not do enough to boost employee morale.

What will happen to the disgruntled 21% of American employees?

They will find another job. Most will trade in their existing job for a new endeavor, leaving that space empty for another job seeker to fill. This is the typical American cycle. The unsatisfied move to another position and the unemployed move into those jobs. With a full 21% of the job market intending to make employment changes, employers have many jobs to fill. This may boost the economy.

There is good news on the job front in America. A whopping 79% of American workers do not want to change or leave their current job. The majority of Americans report that they are satisfied with their job. They feel that they are valued and are able to achieve a work/life balance. While stress is a factor in every job, most Americans do not believe that they need to seek other employment.