The UK is a nation of frustrated would-be entrepreneurs, with one in three workers wishing they¹d followed the likes of Richard Branson, Alan Sugar and Duncan Bannatyne and set up their own businesses.
This is according to a report commissioned by MORE TH>N BUSINESS that reveals the career regrets of the nation¹s over 60s. The results show Brits are questioning their career path in the light of the recession and concerns over savings.
Three quarters (71%) of those questioned say they had significant regrets about their time spent in employment, and over a quarter (27%) say they persevered with a job that they really weren¹t suited for. One in ten people questioned also said they regretted going to university and wished they¹d spent the time earning money instead.
The research also reveals 41% of over 60s say they regret not being more ambitious at work including not going for promotions when they had the opportunity. One in five (19%) say they regret not being more ruthless during their career and progressing by stabbing colleagues in the back.
Regionally, the research reveals Norwich is home to the fewest career regrets (59% have no regrets whatsoever) whereas Leeds houses the most regretful (78%).
MORE TH>N BUSINESS¹ findings also gives an insight into who the nation¹s senior members would rate as their ideal role model for younger generations Dragon¹s Den star and business guru Peter Jones leads the charge (39%) with Branson and Sugar also ranking highly. One in ten respondents (11%) say comeback kings Take That would make ideal role models for the younger generation.
Mike Bowman from MORE TH>N BUSINESS said, ³The research shows a large percentage of Brits are looking back over their career and wondering what might have been if they¹d been a little more ambitious, or ready to take a few risks.
³There¹s nothing worse than feeling that you¹ve missed the boat. If you have a burning ambition or a brilliant idea, then its surely better to take the plunge and start your own business, rather than look back in the future and regret not doing so. With careful planning and the right backing, starting a business now might be the best thing you have ever done²
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