The Hidden Signal in Quit Rates Across Age Groups

In this episode of The Job Market Podcast, Lucas and Luna break down a surprising divergence in quit rates across age groups, using fresh May 2026 data. While overall quits remain below pre-pandemic norms, workers under 35 are jumping ship at a faster clip than older cohorts. The conversation explores what's driving this trend—from remote work leverage to sectoral preferences—and what it signals about hiring market heat. Lucas cites new JOLTS data showing a spike in quits among 25-34 year olds in accommodation and food services, while Luna notes rising wage growth in those same sectors. They also discuss how the employer response is shifting: higher starting pay, but also more scrutiny on retention. The episode closes with a look at how this age-based quit gap might close as the labor market cools. A practical angle for anyone navigating hiring or career decisions in mid-2026. #QuitRate #AgeGroups #LaborMarket #JOLTS #HiringTrends #WageGrowth #RemoteWork #Careers #JobMarket #EmployeeRetention #AccommodationAndFoodServices #YoungWorkers #EconomicData #May2026 #Business #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #TheJobMarketPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo