A record 4.5 million Americans voluntarily left their jobs in November as the US had 10.6 million jobs to fill that month

The number of Americans quitting their jobs jumped to record territory, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. In November, 4.5 million Americans quit their jobs, beating out the previous record of 4.4 million set in September.

A record 4.5 million Americans quit their jobs in November as workers continued to take advantage of higher wages, better benefits.

A record 4.5 million American workers quit their jobs in November, more evidence that the U.S. job market is bouncing back strongly from last year’s coronavirus recession. The Labor Department says employers posted 10.6 million job openings in November.

What people are saying?

Keith Kandel Maybe Americans are tired of having to work like slaves just for 2 weeks of vacation, limited benefits, and substandard pay . Tired of employers expecting them to be available 24/7 because they work remotely. The list goes on.

P.E. Jemming Yet the Unemployment claims does not add up. Did these people find new employment or did they become self employed? For years people have berated the working poor, if they didn’t like it, quit and find something better. Well guess what?