The age of career fog: Why so American many workers feel stuck, and why it should worry employers

A new national survey reveals that career uncertainty has become a defining feature of modern work. Most US employees have questioned their career path, with many feeling stuck yet hesitant to leave due to financial and market fears. Limited growth opportunities and weak employer guidance are deepening disengagement, reshaping how workers view ambition, stability, and long-term purpose.

The age of career fog: Why so American many workers feel stuck, and why it should worry employers
A new national survey reveals that career uncertainty has become a defining feature of modern work. Most US employees have questioned their career path, with many feeling stuck yet hesitant to leave due to financial and market fears. Limited growth opportunities and weak employer guidance are deepening disengagement, reshaping how workers view ambition, stability, and long-term purpose.