Many Americans Stay in Unwanted Jobs for Health Insurance
According to a new survey of over 2,000 employed people from Gallup and West Health, almost a quarter of all U.S. workers say they want to leave their current job but won't because they want to keep their health benefits.[5143800][5066695]
This phenomenon, known as 'job lock,' has existed in the U.S. workforce for decades and prevents people from starting their own businesses.[5143800][5066695]
The worry of losing health benefits inhibits the ability for people, especially those with more health problems or complex conditions, to switch jobs or careers.[5066695]