A “job hugger” is someone who wants to leave their role—or is seriously thinking about it, but they stay put due to today’s uncertain job market. Recent data shows 57% of U.S. workers have felt this way since February. While that may boost short-term retention, I think there are other concerns like lower morale over time.

Are you staying because you want to, or because it feels too risky to leave?

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Oh, are you kidding? It would take an act of god to get me to leave my job at this point lol. It’s not a great job but I’m grateful to have it.

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It's too risky in this current market. But best believe i'm building so that I can pivot.

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I would leave. The issue is most of the jobs I have interviewed for all pay less than what I’m making now. I’m also getting inundated with inquiries for contract jobs. Like a few a week or more.
Why would I leave a full time job for a contract in this type of job market? This is the worst job market I have seen in decades.

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Contract roles have either been hybrid or remote.

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Right now, I’m staying put because I want to. If my situation became toxic, I would definitely look to move internally. Are you still a job hugger if you’re seeking a new role internally? Because I don’t see myself leaving the company.

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Loyalty is good. Appreciate your insights.

I honestly can't blame anyone for being a job hugger in this job market. I have been looking for a new role since October and haven't been able to find anything. The job market is really rough out there.

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TOO RISKY TO LEAVE. Stability is key right now.

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I would love to quit my job. But I can't afford to. I'm actively looking.

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How is the job market?

I want to leave. Im in a growing company that is making all decisions without any thought of the emplyee base. Its not the job or company I applied for at this point. ​problem is more than just msrket uncertainty. I live 5 minutes away, I get half my time from home, pay is better than most options I am seeing, and the options I am seeing out there are just as bad. Im just going to keep an eye out, keep working towards something bigger and better in my downtime and hope things turn around. ​

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I've thought about leaving. But nobody else has the pay and benefits I get now. Moving internally is a lot of work for maybe a better manager but maybe not. So I stay.

Lateral moves are becoming more common.

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