What Quit Rate Trends Tell Us About Worker Confidence

Job openings are up and unemployment is flat, but the quit rate tells a different story. In this episode, Lucas and Luna dig into the quits data from the JOLTS report and what it says about worker confidence in mid-2026. With the quits rate hovering near pre-pandemic lows despite a strong headline labor market, they explore why employees aren't leaving their jobs and what that signals for wage growth, hiring dynamics, and career mobility. Lucas breaks down the latest numbers—including the April JOLTS quits level and the broader trend since 2022—while Luna challenges whether low quits are really a bad thing for employers or a sign of healthy stability. They also discuss what this means for job seekers versus job stayers, and how the quit rate might shift if the economy softens or tightens further. #QuitRate #JOLTS #WorkerConfidence #LaborMarket #JobMarket #HiringTrends #WageGrowth #CareerMobility #EmploymentData #EconomicSignals #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Careers #Unemployment #JobOpenings #HoldingPattern #JobStayers #LaborEconomics Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo