A new study has revealed that nearly half of British workers are trapped in jobs they find boring or unrewarding. The poll of 2,000 employed adults found that more than three in ten describe their role as 'utterly dull', while 35 per cent say their work is 'soul destroying'.
The research, commissioned by distance learning provider Open Study College, also found that 47 per cent of disillusioned workers admit to simply clocking in for the money with no excitement in their role. Almost six in ten have no plans for progression in their current job.
Common signs of an unrewarding job include clock-watching as early as midday, a general daily feeling of boredom, and struggling to get out of bed in the morning. One in three workers believe staying in a job purely for the money is a key indicator of being unfulfilled.
Samantha Rutter, CEO of Open Study College, said: 'We spend a huge amount of time at work, so it’s important to be doing something you enjoy. For some, a steady pay is enough, but after a while even a regular income struggles to keep people engaged.'
The study also found that 56 per cent of those in dull jobs believe it has made them less interesting outside of work. On average, Brits report becoming terminally bored with their working day by 12:46pm. A quarter of the workforce believe they will 'never' change jobs again.
