Knowledge workers, those who spend most of their workday using a computer in a professional setting, are considering changes to their careers in the new year. Nearly three-quarters of employed Americans and almost nine-tenths of employed college graduates identify as knowledge workers. They often find themselves working long hours with only 5.8 hours spent doing meaningful work each day, while 3.8 hours is spent on busywork. This can lead to stress, with nearly 9 in 10 knowledge workers experiencing some level of job-related stress. The main causes of this stress are being overloaded with busy work, unable to unplug from work, and dealing with difficult coworkers or managers. To cope, many knowlege workers take breaks during the day, lie about taking mental health days, or seek new opportunities like getting a raise, promotion, or looking for a new job. Many knowledge workers also want to develop soft skills such as critical thinking, leadership, and communication to increase their chances of success in their careers.