The number of Americans quitting their jobs suddenly jumped in 2021. About 25% of the workforce left their jobs in August; 4.3 million people did it. This is a "substantial increase" from pre-pandemic days.

As the cost of living rose, workers were frustrated by stagnating wages and low quality of life. 

After the COVID-19 pandemic, people were forced to stay home, where they realized that life is more than a 9-to-5 job and started rethinking what they were doing. They wanted more family time and less commute time.

According to psychologist Anthony Klotz, it is "the Great Resignation."
A lot of stress is placed on businesses to retain the best employees and attract those who have lost their jobs but are seeking remote work, shorter office hours, or other new employment paradigms.

He is currently a reservist and serves as the American Armed Forces Mutual Aid Association (AAFMAA). 

Veteran and separating service members stand to benefit from the Great Resignation, he says.

Across the board, companies are rethinking their approach to business," Quinn tells Military.com. "If I were transitioning now, now would be the time to figure out what I want to do, make sure I'm skilled up and focus on my job search."

In addition to providing insurance, wealth management and other financial services to military members and their families, the AAFMAA is a nonprofit organization. Adapting to the new reality meant incorporating new technologies and letting some employees work remotely.

Quinn says remote work has provided veterans with opportunities they may not have access to, while in-office work was the norm. In a new environment with many job opportunities, veterans can find them almost anywhere. Like AAFMAA identifies jobs and enables remote work, there are so many job opportunities in the new environment.