Half of Americans Feel They Just Have a Job

Do you have a career that's putting you on a path to long-term success, or is your 9 to 5 just a job -- something that puts food on the table and keeps a roof overhead that's leading nowhere. Half of Americans feel like they have a career and the same amount (50%) feel they have "just a job," according to a new survey from CareerBuilder.

The feeling of 'just having a job' and the strong hiring market may explain why 32% of respondents said they plan to change jobs in the next year.

"Job candidates are in the driver's seat and are considering much more than salary when applying for jobs," said CareerBuilder CEO Irina Novoselsky. "Benefits, location and commute time are increasingly important factors. To attract and retain talent, hiring managers will need to meet workers' hiring, onboarding, and career expectations and provide the perks, work-life balance and career advancement opportunities they demand."

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