MINISTRY DRAFT OACETT SURVEY REPORT

8. Leaving 'employee' role 38 1
9. Economic instability 29 2
10. Reduce commuting time 25 2
11. Personal reasons 21 2
12. Currently unemployed 20 0
13. Self-employed 7 1
1. New challenges
A majority of respondents reported that they were looking for new challenges, varied work
experiences, opportunities to learn more and develop advanced skills, and/or a position that better
matched their skill sets. Typical comments included:
• "to broaden my skills"
• "expansion of skill set and utilize new skills acquired"
• "gain more knowledge"
• "I'd like to learn something more"
• "I would like to acquire more experience in my field"
• "looking for a better position which will enhance my skills"
• "to develop my skills and competencies"
• "to improve my flexible skill by working with different companies"
• "want to expand my knowledge in electronics"
• "more challenging opportunities to reflect my current skill level "
• "keep my skills sharp and venture into other industries"
• "I feel it is healthy to expand my skill set, and try something new"
• "to continue life-long learning"
• "I want a job that is related to my field of work"
• "expected to work in areas more appropriate to my education"
• "skills not being utilized"
• "to look for a position wherein my qualifications and experience is best suited for"
• "to apply my knowledge and skills in my field of work "
11