Many workers plan to quit after cashing their year

A majority of those expecting a holiday bonus this year are planning to check out once the check clears.

According to a recent survey of 2,000 American workers by AI job application assistant JobHire AI, 59% are “maybe” or “definitely” expecting a bonus this year. Among them, 48% are already job hunting or planning to quit after their bonus is paid, and another 20% are considering leaving in the new year.

The job market often sees a lot of activity following the holiday lull, as many spend the break reflecting on the previous year and setting goals for the next.

This year, however, may see even more aggressive job -hopping, as many workers have become more financially dependent on their year-end bonus—meaning more are hanging on to a job they don’t want until after it’s been paid out.