Americans, by many measures, are unhappier at work than they have been in years. In interviews with workers around the country, it is clear the unhappiness is part of a rethinking of work life that began in 2020. People chafe against being micromanaged back to offices, yet they also find isolating aspects of hybrid and remote work. Still, her team’s in-office requirements seemed like going backward, and made her feel that her professionalism and work quality were in doubt. “I feel kind of trapped at the moment," said Shurr, who has since taken a part-time job as a parts manager as he tries to find full-time work.

Source: Wall Street Journal November 27, 2023 06:22 UTC