Despite a mismatch of skill and job, 48% of Thai employees reported feeling happy or extremely happy in their current positions, reports The Nation, citing research by Jobsdb by Seek.

The mismatch is more pronounced among lower-wage workers: 41% of those earning below THB 13,000 (USD 396.54) per month feel their current job does not match their skills and aspirations. In contrast, merely 18% of middle to higher-income employees, earning more than THB 70,000 (USD 2,135) per month, feel their job perfectly matches their skills and aspirations.

Meanwhile, the survey also highlights a trend among Thai employees to remain in jobs they have outgrown, often for extended periods. While 54% of younger employees aged 18-24 are more eager to seek new opportunities, 16% of those aged 45-54 are willing to stay in mismatched roles for over five years. Further data showed that 42% of Thai employees find it harder to secure jobs matching their qualifications now compared to when they started their careers. Most (92%) of Thai employees are open to making significant career shifts, often pursuing roles drastically different from their original fields of study.