More American workers report feeling trapped in their jobs while also looking to make career changes [Video]
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More American workers report feeling trapped in their jobs while also looking to make career changes [Video]

As people refresh, reset and reprioritize in the new year, some may be looking to make some big changes at work.

A growing number of American workers report feeling trapped in their jobs. Some are happy with the work but not the pay, while others are looking for more work-life balance after being called back into the office post-pandemic.

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“Employees are feeling overworked, undervalued, underpaid,” said Julie Bauke, chief career happiness officer for the Bauke Group.

But with the job market cooling and looming economic uncertainty, making a change may be rather daunting.

According to a Gallup poll released in December, people are looking for new jobs at the highest rate in nearly a decade, but in a cooler labor market with a low unemployment rate there’s fear those opportunities may not be there.

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Amplify Horse Racing, which promotes education and career opportunities in the Thoroughbred industry for youth and young adults, is accepting applications for the spring 2025 intake of its mentorship program through Tuesday, Jan. 28, the nonprofit said in a release early Wednesday morning.The program offers an introductory step for young people interested in learning more about the Thoroughbred industry by pairing them with experienced professionals who provide valuable career guidance. The spring session will run from Mar. 1 through May 31.The suggested age range for mentee candidates is 15-25, with no restrictions based on academic achievement. The program is also accepting potential mentors who can demonstrate substantial and relevant experience in the Thoroughbred horse industry or an applied field, and can meet the program's minimum training requirements, background check and time commitment. All applicants must be residents of the United States, U.S. territories, or Canada. Mentees accepted into the program will also be eligible for travel grants through Amplify, enabling them to attend industry educational opportunities. These include a weekend of behind-the-scenes tours in Kentucky hosted by Amplify in November and the organization's annual end-of-year student networking event.As a former mentee, I cannot overstate the profound impact Amplify has had on my journey, said mentorship program graduate Eric Resendiz. For newcomers, the Thoroughbred industry can sometimes feel intimidating, but through Amplify's mentorship program, I was able to establish a sense of familiarity with the industry thanks to my mentor. Completing the program gave me the confidence to navigate and network within the Thoroughbred industry, which has led to much of my success. Amplify's emphasis on engaging a younger demographic is exactly what the Thoroughbred industry needs to continue evolving as both an industry and a sport. Personally, I am very excited to take the next step in my career by traveling to Ireland this month to attend the Irish National Stud Breeding Course.Click here to learn more.

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