More than 80 percent of Americans say they would switch positions to attain their dream careers, according to a USA Network poll.

Seventy-nine percent of Americans say they are not passionate about their jobs, and 80 percent of respondents report that they have considered leaving their current positions for other opportunities. Eighty-six percent of respondents say they work to pay bills and survive, and 13 percent of respondents consider themselves lucky to be living to work.

Among respondents who say they are in their dream jobs, only 20 percent started their careers in that role. Meanwhile, 63 percent of respondents say they would pick other opportunities if money weren't an issue.

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