scrambling to reassess their priorities. the so-called great resignation, millions of workers quitting their jobs for better pay or a more satisfying position. several million have retired early, backed by record-high retirement savings accounts and enviable home equity in a red hot real estate market. others have left the job market to take care of family. it means higher pay is needed to attract and retain workers. 4.8% wage growth in november. economists expect wages to remain strong in 2022, especially for new hires and people working in factories or on the front lines in retail and hospitality. 2021 saw a war for talent. $3,000 signing bonuses for temporary holiday work, and starting wages in seasonal jobs at companies like amazon at an average of $18 an hour. for millions of americans with office jobs, flexibility is the new mantra. two daily commutes and 9:00 to 5:00 at the office, that's a