Some Singaporeans want to change careers by year-end: survey

Around 18% said they are no longer stimulated by their jobs.

A total of 18% of workers in Singapore have expressed plans to change careers by the end of the year, Hays reported.

In a recently concluded competition, hosted by Hays, some 142 Singapore workers were surveyed about their goals for the rest of 2021.

Around 27% of whom have plans to “upskill,” 20% want to get their promotions by the year-end, whilst 18% want to change their careers.

“Changing careers can prove to be a fulfilling and rewarding move, however, there are pitfalls to avoid in order to make the transition as smooth as possible,” Hays said.

“People might feel certain they want to leave their current employment, but a career change is a dramatic, life-changing decision — one they cannot afford to take lightly.”

Meanwhile, Hays said the 27% of the respondents who want to upskill, indicate that Singaporeans are keen on becoming future-ready.

“Singaporeans are keen to future-proof their employability ensuring their skills and experience expand, either through formal or on-the-job learning or by moving to another organisation where the can gain exposure to new technologies or industries that are growing,” Hays said.