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56% of Americans feel their current skill set inhibits how much money they can earn, study finds
2024 is kicking off with Americans considering skills to learn that could be beneficial to their paycheck.
A new study is diving into what skills Americans have set their sights on to learn this year and picking up a new language is a priority.
Key findings:
56% of respondents feel their current skill set inhibits how much money they can earn.
30% of people who said they want to learn a language say their desire to learn is for professional development or advancing their career.
46% believe learning a new language will give them a competitive advantage in their career.
48% have given up learning a new skill in a few weeks or less and 26% gave up within a matter of days.
A significant 46% have at some point felt too old to begin learning a new skill.
- The top factors hindering Americans’ skill acquisition are: patience, mental health, and coordination.
You can find more data on America’s skill learning plans here.
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