4.2 million Americans quit their jobs in October as workers continued to search for better opportunities

Industries with the highest level of employees leaving are those that have been affected the most by the pressures of the pandemic, including accommodation and food services, with 6 percent of workers quitting in October. In retail, 4.4 percent of workers quit. In arts, entertainment and recreation, another 3.8 percent of workers quit. Some 803,000 people quit their jobs in accommodation and food services during the month, according to the survey.