08/26/2026
Are you staying in your job because you want to be there or because leaving feels too risky?
If it's the second one, you're in the majority. ResumeBuilder.com survey found 57% of U.S. workers now identify as “job huggers”.
The July 2026 jobs report shows why. The U.S. economy lost 23,000 jobs in July, and the unemployment rate only fell because 264,000 people stopped looking for work altogether.
Job hugging feels safe, but it isn't free. Six months of waiting quietly becomes eighteen. The raise doesn't come. The skills don't grow. And eventually the decision gets made for you.
There is a third option: Together we can explore what you want your career to look like in five years and the many options that exist for someone with your background. Is it another role, a different leadership path, or something you build and own?
Holding on isn't the same as moving forward. What's really keeping you where you are?
Take the Possibilities, Dreams and Options assessment: https://sscotts.esourcecoach.com/?utm_source=SOCI_Assessment