Record Number of Americans Left Jobs in November: What Does the 'Big Quit' Mean in a COVID Economy?

Between April and September of 2021, over 24 million Americans quit their jobs, with 4.2 million opting out in October, and another 4.5 million walking away in November. Estimates suggest a whopping 38 million Americans quit their jobs in 2021. Job openings also increased, from 431,000 to a some 11 million in October.