Reason for leaving last job | Total (n = 115) | Less highly trained laboratory technicians (n = 57) | Highly trained laboratory technicians (n = 58) |
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Relocation/left area/family preferences | 26 (22.6%) | 13 (22.8%) | 13 (22.4%) |
Excessive/unequal workload | 4 (3.5%) | 4 (7.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Lack of appreciation/recognition from management | 11 (9.6%) | 3 (5.3%) | 8 (13.8%) |
Poor working conditions | 15 (13.0%) | 10 (17.5%) | 5 (8.7%) |
Lack of benefits | 27 (23.5%) | 13 (22.8%) | 14 (24.1%) |
Lack of professional development | 32 (27.8%) | 14 (24.6%) | 18 (31.0%) |