[Tsunagba Co., Ltd.] 320 retirees speak! What were the real conflicts and changes of heart that led to his decision to retire? Job change white paper for people in their 20s by Tsunagba｜Retirement survey results
*Tsunagba Co., Ltd.*
Press release: September 6, 2024
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320 retirees speak! What were the real conflicts and changes of heart that led to his decision to retire? Job change white paper for people in their 20s by Tsunagba｜Retirement survey results
*Tsunagba Co., Ltd. gathered real opinions about retirement from young people through a survey conducted among 320 retirees in their 20s. The results of this survey revealed surprising facts and the secret to a successful retirement. *
Tsunagba Co., Ltd. (location: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, President and CEO: Masatoshi Nakamura, hereinafter referred to as Tsunagba) conducted the “Job Change White Paper for People in Their 20s” online from August 29th to September 2nd, 2024.
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We have announced the results of our survey on Tsunagba. 320 people (96 men, 224 women) participated in this survey, and we investigated the actual situation regarding the period of time until deciding to retire, reasons for retirement, and methods of retirement.
* When you thought about retiring, how much time did it take you to decide? What was the most difficult thing you faced during that process? *
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Through a survey of 320 retirees in their 20s, Tsunagba gathered real opinions about retirement from young people. The results of this survey revealed surprising facts and the secret to a successful retirement.
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We hope that the results of this survey will be useful for companies to formulate effective human resources strategies and contribute to the realization of a sustainable society.
By providing work environments and retirement support suitable for job seekers in their 20s, Tsunagba aims to prevent mismatches between companies and job seekers and realize a sustainable society. We will promote the health of Japan’s labor market and contribute to the sustainable development of society as a whole.
[Survey overview]
・ Survey method: Internet survey
・ Survey period: August 29, 2024 – September 2, 2024
・Target age: 20s
・ Number of people surveyed: 320 (males: 96, females: 224)
* Q1. How long did you think about changing jobs until you actually announced your intention to quit? *
Job Change White Paper for People in Their 20s by Tsunagba | Internet Survey Results Number of n: 320 (Conducted August 29-September 2, 2024, Surveyed by 100 people)
Overall/gender aggregate
Choices * Overall * Male Female
Less than 1 week * 6.56% (21 people) * 7.29% (7 people) 6.25% (14 people) 1 week to 1 month * 21.25% (68 people) * 25% (24 people) 19.64% (44 people) 1 month to 3 months * 39.38% (126 people) * 39.58% (38 people) 39.29% (88 people)
3 months to half a year * 15.31% (49 people) * 15.63% (15 people) 15.18% (34 people)
Over half a year * 17.5% (56 people) * 12.5% (12 people) 19.64% (44 people) Total * 100% (320 people) * 100% (96 people) 100% (224 people) *POINT*
1. Approximately 40% of retirees in their 20s decide to quit within 1 to 3 months
2. Men are more likely to decide to retire relatively early 3. Women are more likely to worry for more than six months The length of time it takes for retirees in their 20s to decide to retire has been revealed!
We found that there is a large difference in the length of time it takes for retirees in their 20s to decide to retire.
In this survey,* the most common answer was “1 month to 3 months”, 39.38% of the total*
occupies . This shows that young people in their 20s are thinking about their retirement in a relatively short period of time. Furthermore, when looking at men and women, there is a tendency for men to decide to retire within 1 week to 1 month*, with 25% of them making the decision within this period*
It was revealed that 19.64%* of women suffer from anxiety for more than six months, which is higher than 12.5% of men.
These results show that while retirees in their 20s often make short-term decisions, there are differences in the length of their worries and decision-making depending on gender.
2. *What were your concerns or concerns when communicating your intention to retire?*
Job Change White Paper for People in Their 20s by Tsunagba | Internet Survey Results Number of n: 320 (Conducted August 29-September 2, 2024, Surveyed by 100 people)
Overall/gender aggregate
Choices * Overall * Male Female
What should I do to ensure that my relationship with company members does not deteriorate before I retire and to resign amicably? * 20.31% (65 people) * 29.17% (28 people)
16.52% (37 people)
How should I explain the reason for my resignation * 33.13% (106 people) * 20.83% (20 people) 38.39% (86 people)
Is there a possibility that it will be difficult to retire due to being retained? * 17.5% (56 people) * 14.58% (14 people) 18.75% (42 people)
Is it okay to quit even if a new job has not been decided? * 25.31% (81 people) * 30.21% (29 people) 23.21% (52 people)
Are the procedures for retirement benefits and separation forms going smoothly? * 3.75% (12 people) * 5.21% (5 people) 3.13% (7 people) Total * 100% (320 people) * 100% (96 people) 100% (224 people) POINT
1. Approximately 30% of retirees in their 20s are most worried about “how to communicate the reason for leaving”
2. Women are more worried about “how to communicate the reason for leaving” 3. Men are more concerned about “quitting a job without having a new job lined up.”
The “concerns when retiring” that retirees in their 20s worry about most are highlighted!
In this survey, * “How should I explain the reason for my
resignation?” received the most responses at 33.13%*.
This shows that young people in their 20s are paying particular attention to how to communicate their retirement appropriately. Next, 25.31% of respondents answered, “Is it okay to quit even if I haven’t found a new job?”, followed by “I wonder if my relationships with other company members will worsen before I retire, and how I can retire amicably.” “Should I do this?” followed at 20.31%.
These results show that *retirees in their 20s have major concerns* about uncertainty in their own careers and maintaining healthy relationships.
Also, in terms of gender, *38.39% of women were worried about “how to communicate the reason for leaving”*
This significantly exceeds the 20.83% of men, indicating that there is a tendency for more sensitive responses to be required. on the other hand,*
30.21%* of men were concerned about whether it is okay to quit even if they have not found a new job, which is higher than 23.21% of women.
* Q3. Which method did you choose to notify your resignation? * Job Change White Paper for People in Their 20s by Tsunagba | Internet Survey Results Number of n: 320 (Conducted August 29-September 2, 2024, Surveyed by 100 people)
Overall/gender aggregate
Choices * Overall * Male Female
I informed my direct superior * 81.88% (262 people) * 73.96% (71 people) 85.27% (191 people)
Informed the human resources department * 9.69% (31 people) * 13.54% (13 people) 8.04% (18 people)
Used a retirement agency * 3.44% (11 people) * 8.33% (8 people) 1.34% (3 people) I received support from relatives such as parents and siblings and informed the company * 1.88% (6 people) * 1.04% (1 person) 2.23% (5 people)
I stopped going without telling the company (I couldn’t go) * 3.13% (10 people) * 3.13% (3 people) 3.13% (7 people)
Total * 100% (320 people) * 100% (96 people) 100% (224 people) POINT
1. More than 80% chose the method of “telling your direct manager” 2. The use of retirement agents is a minority but has a certain presence 3. Women are more likely to report directly to their superiors, while men are slightly more likely to report to the human resources department.
The “retirement method” of retirees in their 20s is revealed! The most chosen option was “reporting to your immediate superior”
When asked about the options for retiring among people in their 20s, *the overwhelmingly chosen option was “I told my immediate superior.”* We found that 81.88% of the respondents chose this method.
This shows that young people in their 20s value direct communication when they retire.
The next most common response was “I informed the human resources department” at 9.69%, followed by “I used a retirement agency” at 3.44%, and “I informed the company with the support of my parents, siblings, and other relatives.” 1.88%, and 3.13% said they stopped going without telling the company.
These results show that *many retirees apply for retirement through relatively traditional methods*, but *a small number use retirement agencies*.
It has been shown that there are also cases where
In terms of gender, * 85.27% of women answered that they had “informed their direct superior.” *
This was higher than 73.96% of men, indicating that they tend to place more emphasis on direct dialogue with their superiors. on the other hand,*
13.54%* of men said they had informed the human resources department, higher than 8.04% of women, indicating that there were slightly more cases in which they chose to report to a different department. Q4. “Reflection on retirement” of retirees in their 20s – Retirement tips learned from real voices
This survey revealed the “reflection on retirement” that gathered the real voices of retirees in their 20s. The results of this survey will provide valuable information for companies to review their communication methods and support systems with retirees and consider more effective responses.
The following are typical comments from retirees in their 20s.
・“I should have informed my immediate superior of my intention to retire earlier.”
・“I should have communicated the reason for my resignation more positively.” ・“I should have taken a little longer to prepare for retirement.” ・ “I should have told my resignation directly instead of using a retirement agency.”
・“I should have left my job after finding a new job.”
・“I should have consulted with my superiors more and made an effort to improve the situation.”
・“I should have thought more about the timing of my retirement.” ・ “I wish I had thought more concretely about my life plan after retirement.” ・“I should have greeted my colleagues and related parties more politely.” ・“I should have used up my paid leave before resigning.”
*Retirement challenges and improvements seen from the voices of retirees in their 20s*
The results of this survey highlighted the issues and areas for improvement that retirees in their 20s felt when looking back on their retirement.
Many retirees feel that they have regrets and room for improvement regarding the timing of their resignation, communication with their superiors, and how they communicated the reason for their resignation.
Also, *Regrets about using a retirement agency*
Also, dissatisfaction with taking paid leave is also noticeable. These voices emphasize the importance of planned retirement preparation and effective communication.
Based on these results, companies are required to place emphasis on dialogue with those who wish to retire and develop systems to support a smooth retirement process.
【Company Profile】
Trade name: Tsunagba Co., Ltd.
Business content: Paid employment placement business/management consulting business
Representative Director and President: Masatoshi Nakamura
URL: https://www.tunaguba.co.jp/
WORK VILLA MITOSHIRO Home 6, 1 Kanda Mitoyocho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0053 Phone number: 050-5809-3041
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