17m Brits would swap long hours for less stress
Published On 1 November 2006
Over 60 per cent of Brits, around 17 million in total, would swap longer working hours for a less stressful job, according to a new survey.Figures from Prudential show that more than three-fifths of the UK population would consider relocating to a cheaper area in the UK to take a less stressful job.
The research also discovered that a good work life balance is the most important aspect of a job for a quarter of Brits while money is no longer a key motivator for 30 per cent of the working population.
A third of Brits admitted they would relocate to cheaper areas in the UK while 40 per cent said they would consider moving abroad or have already done so.
Gary Shaughnessy, Prudential spokesman, said: "The country cottage and move abroad are two things people normally associate with retirement.
"However, as our findings show, this is increasingly becoming an aspiration for the younger generations too.
"Whereas in the past ditching the rat race for a less stressful existence could be seen as a sign that you couldn't hack the pace, the 'lifeshifters' are showing us that for many people a balanced lifestyle is what really counts towards being fulfilled."
