A study by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce shows about one-fourth of all Hoosiers who currently have a job will still look for a new one in 2022.

Why are so many people jumping ship?

“Just realizing that there are other opportunities elsewhere,” says the chamber’s vice president of Education and Workforce Development, Jason Bearce. “Even those who are secure in their jobs, who might normally feel content to stay there, they’re looking around and seeing what their options are. There’s been a lot of reflection over the last year or two. I think people are re-prioritizing what is most important to them, and, you know, see if they can find another job that might pay more or offer more flexibility.”

The report shows 43% of those who are currently unemployed said they had quit, as opposed to 38% who were terminated or laid off. Only 15% of those laid off were due to a business closure.

Bearce says after bouncing back from the pandemic in 2020, employers are ready to start hiring again, which means there are a lot of jobs available, and it’s a competitive market for those companies to try to snag new workers.