New research has revealed two-thirds of Australians feel they have to choose between their dream job and being able to pay off their mortgage or buy a home. 'Soul destroying'While Ms Thomas said she has been searching for a new job, nothing pays nearly as well as her current marketing role. "I feel like I'm on that mouse wheel where I'm just moving and I can't really get off and I can't change anything," she explained. More than one in three Aussies believe that pursuing their dream job will hurt their chances of buying a home, with Millennials and Gen Z feeling this the most. But ultimately, feeling trapped in a job isn't good for individuals and it's not good for the health and innovation of the Australian economy."

Source: Stuff December 10, 2021 07:00 UTC