Want to switch jobs but can't let go? You might be a job hugger
06-06-2026 10:00 via cbc.ca

Want to switch jobs but can't let go? You might be a job hugger

If you're too scared to leave an unfulfilling job you're not alone. Canadian employment data and the anecdotes of post-pandemic hires echo that sentiment, so much so that it’s spawned a new term: job hugging, the phenomenon where you hold tight to your position even if you’re unhappy.
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