Job hugging: Why nobody wants to quit their job

职业拥抱:为何无人愿意离职

What in the World

2026-06-04

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Work feels more uncertain than it has in years. Layoffs, AI disruption, hiring freezes and a tough job market are leaving many people out of work or stuck. So instead of hopping jobs for better pay or new opportunities, more people are doing the opposite. They’re staying put, even if they’re unhappy. It’s called “job hugging”. But is it a smart move in an unstable world, or could it hold you back in the long run? On this episode of What in the World, we break down the rise of job hugging with the BBC’s business reporter Emer Moreau. We discuss why it’s happening and whether sticking with your current role is a risk or a strategy. Instagram: @bbcwhatintheworld Email: whatintheworld@bbc.co.uk WhatsApp: +44 330 12 33 22 6 Presenter: Hannah Gelbart Producers: Chelsea Coates, Emily Horler and Ash Mohamed Video producer: Baldeep Chahal Editor: Verity Wilde
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  • Right now, work feels pretty unstable.

  • There are layoffs, hiring freezes, the threat of AI,

  • people sending out hundreds of applications and hearing nothing back.

  • And there are all of these workplace buzzwords flying around.

  • Things like bare minimum Mondays, the great resignation, quiet quitting.

  • And today we're talking about another one of these words, job hugging.