Why regret is on the rise

For nearly a year, about four million US workers quit their jobs every month for better pay or roles that align more with their values. This contributed to the hiring crisis that's seeing great competition for talent. Other countries find themselves in the same situation.

Many workers are tempted to change jobs due to the scramble for candidates. Recruiters oversell positions with flashy sales pitches, and candidates may miss some red flags.

Many workers are happy in their new positions amid the Great Resignation. But in hindsight, not everyone is pleased with their decisions.

According to a March survey of around 2,000 US workers who quit their job in the past two years, about one in five said they regretted doing so. Many emp...