07.12.2018

Younger UK workers more likely to job hop

The average 16-29 year expects to have six jobs in his or her lifetime, according to a new study by JOB TODAY. The survey suggests that gone are the days of a job for life enjoyed by their parents and grandparents. Many put this down to the changing job climate with 35% of 16-29 years olds saying they expect more variation in their day to day career which helps explain why 16% of 16-29 years old have more than one job compared to 86% of 30-44 years who have just one job.

According to the data, 63% of all adult UK workers say they will spend less time in one job than their parents, with 16-29 year olds topping the list by pending the least time in comparison. Half (50%) of all working adults put this down to more flexibility in the job market with men expecting to spend just three months in their current role compared to five months for women. Those in Bristol and Plymouth came out the lowest with the average adult expecting to spend just one month in a job compared to Londoners who expect to spend five months. In fact, 39% of Bristolians say they want casual jobs that fit in with their lifestyle explaining why they have topped the list.

Founder of JOB TODAY, Polina Montano said: “We are seeing the demand for casual jobs soar and that’s why JOB TODAY is so popular amongst young workers – we are providing them with jobs in a matter of hours which is exactly what they want. Gone are the days of staying in a role for life, job seekers now want jobs that fit in and around their day to day lives so employers need to adapt and cater for this new job climate.”

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