America’s workers are clinging to their jobs at a decade-low quit rate of 2%, driven by fear rather than fulfillment, new data shows.

The research from Economist Enterprise surveyed 2,063 full-time employed Americans ages 18 to 62 across industries, including energy, manufacturing, media, financial services and government.

It found that 62% of workers now prioritize long-term job security over seeking new opportunities.

Thirty percent said they’ve stopped looking for new jobs over the past five years because of security concerns — rising t0 35% in financial services and insurance and 34% in manufacturing.

Government workers reported the lowest rate at 23%.

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