Manchester workers reveal their five biggest career regrets

More than three-quarters (75.3%) of workers in Manchester would start an entire new career if they had the chance, according to new data.

A survey published by job site CV-Library has found that, in addition to longing for a new line of work, many people (42%) employed in the city said they have previously made a regrettable career move.

Collecting the views of 1,200 UK-based workers, the research also highlighted the following top five career regrets of people working in the city:

1. Moving to a company that I didn’t end up liking (42.4%)
2. Not going for a promotion when I should have (38.9%)
3. Not quitting my previous job sooner (36.1%)
4. Starting out in my chosen career later in life (30.6%)
5. Leaving a company that I actually really liked (24.2%)

CV-Library’s survey also discovered that half (50.7%) of the respondents in Manchester want to start their own business.

Just under one-third (31.5%) said they would like to return to college or university.

CV-Library’s founder and managing director, Lee Biggins, said of the results: “Work is a massive part of everyone’s lives, and we all want to be doing something that we enjoy and can develop in.

“It’s only human to make mistakes, or wish that we’d done something differently, but the good news is that there are so many fantastic opportunities out there to make the most of.

He added: “My advice would be not to get stuck in a rut: there will always be an opportunity to reach your goals and patience and determination is key.”

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