As many as six in every 10 American employees are unhappy with their present

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jobs and are planning to look for new jobs next year, a survey says.

According to a report by talent and career management consulting firm Right Management, about 60 per cent of the employees it surveyed intend to leave their jobs in 2010.

About 21 per cent may leave their present jobs and will be networking to pursue new job opportunities as the economy improves in 2010, adds the survey.

While, only 13 per cent said they are planning to stay in their current jobs, the remaining are unlikely to change the job but have updated their resume.

"Employees are clearly expressing their pent-up frustration with how they have been treated through the downturn.

"While employers may have taken the necessary steps to streamline operations to remain viable, it appears many employees may have felt neglected in the process. The result is a disengaged and disgruntled workforce," Right Management president and chief operating officer Douglas J Matthews said while releasing the report.

Right Management, a part of the global leader in employment services Manpower Inc, surveyed about 904 US employees between October 19 and November 5.