The 5 Types of Jobs That People Quit the Most

The 5 Types of Jobs That People Quit the Most

5. Trades, transportation, and utilities

Most jobs in this field are those in which workers use their hands. These workers work on automobiles, HVAC systems, with clothing, or in plants. This includes transportation workers like truckers and freight haulers, and even taxi drivers.

On average, workers in this industry are paid hourly wages of $21.45, and they work an average of 34.7 hours per week, according to BLS data. Many of these jobs involve skilled labor, though, so workers who quit may do so because they end up finding better opportunities.

4. Arts, entertainment, and recreation jobs

From actors to musicians to recreation attendants, there are a variety of workers who make up the arts and entertainment scene. These workers are paid $20.58 per hour on average, and they work an average of 25.4 hours per week, according to BLS estimates. This industry is known for being a challenging one, and a stable career is hard to maintain.

3. Retail trade jobs

Making average hourly wages of $17.04 and working an average of 31.5 hours per week, retail trade jobs like store clerks, retail store managers, and customer service representatives can be equally good or bad. It really depends on the company and how much it values its employees as assets.

2. Leisure and hospitality jobs

These workers — travel agents, concierges, some hotel and resort workers, etc. — earn average hourly wages of $14.08, and they work an average of 26.3 hours per week. This is an industry that is heavily impacted by the economy, and it also has a high number of younger employees who may seek other opportunities as they further their education and career experience.

1. Food services and accommodation

We’re all familiar with the stereotypical disgruntled fast-food worker or waitress who up and quits because he or she is tired of being treated poorly by management and rude customers alike.

Well, food service-type jobs were the most-quit types of jobs as of late 2014. These workers earn average hourly wages of $13.21, and they work 26.5 hours per week on average.