Communications of the ACM
One in Four Tech Professionals Ready to Leave Their Jobs, Survey Says
At least one in four IT professionals is suffering from burnout.
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A survey by automation platform provider Ivanti found that 25% of IT professionals are considering quitting their jobs in the next six months, largely due to big workloads, stress, and isolation tied to remote work.
The survey of 8,400 executives, professionals, and office workers also found that IT professionals are 1.4 times more likely than other knowledge workers to engage in "quiet quitting," at a cost to U.S. employers that could top $145 billion.
Reasons are numerous. About 31% of the IT professionals who are considering quitting say their mental health is suffering. IT workloads have jumped 73% as a result of hybrid or remote working, the report says. At least 25% of IT professionals are experiencing burnout, and 23% say they feel less connected to colleagues.
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