Jamie (last name omitted for privacy), is a woman in her mid-40s who lives near Philadelphia; she performs data entry work for an HR-related company.
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She told FOX Business she decided to “job cuff” right now because her job is convenient.
“I work remotely, so I don’t need to drive to work and I don’t have car and gas expenses,” she shared.
“The rationale behind job cuffing is grounded in the hope that waiting out the winter period will yield a more flourishing job market in the spring,” said one hiring expert. (iStock / iStock)
“Another reason to cuff now is that I don’t want to go through training for a new job — and a lot of companies I see that are hiring don’t pay as much.”
She said she considers her current job “boring and repetitive,” but said it offers “a good salary with benefits.”
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In addition, timing also plays a role in her decision to stay put.
During the holidays, she said, “it’s more important to me to focus on my family,” as opposed to looking for or training for a new job.
“When spring arrives, I may look for something new that is more aligned with my professional education and experience.”
