WASHINGTON – U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics researchers this week released a study that found 95 percent of all career decisions were decided by the proximity of the job to affordable restaurants, sandwich shops, delis and cafes.
“We were surprised by the results,” lead author Dr. Richard Davis said. “We knew things like commute time, salary and health benefits would be major factors, but the availability of cheap burritos came out of left-field.”
The study listed its “Top Influencing Factors for Career Change” as:
- Really good but still cheap burger places nearby
- Great tacos that don’t fall apart in your hands right away just next door
- Quick, in-and-out-style hibachi places less than a five-minute walk from the office
- Really solid burritos for less than seven bucks
- Opportunities for promotion and job growth
“One job I’m looking at is offering $2,000 more a year,” said John Steely, a current job searcher. “But the other has a Potbelly’s right downstairs, and I really like those sandwiches, so I don’t know what I’m going to do.”
According to the study, availability of free gym memberships, 401k options and a feeling of positively impacting the world played no role whatsoever in an employee’s decision to accept or decline a job offer.
