Survey: Workers anxious about their futures
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- August
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As Labor Day approaches, a new study finds workers are more anxious about the future of their jobs and their financial independence.
Many American workers fear that their jobs will move to another country, feel undervalued or underpaid, and worry that they may never be able to retire, according to the report, titled “The Anxious Worker,” released by Rutgers University.
Overall, the survey, which polled 1,000 Americans, paints a troubling picture of economic and job insecurity, framed by worry and uncertainty over what the future holds, according to the report.
Among the report’s findings:
- Just over a third of Americans report having trouble making ends meet.
- 1-in-3 workers acknowledges concern over personal job security.
- 30 percent of those in the labor force report that they have more in temporary credit card debt than they do in permanent retirement savings.
- Only half are working the number of hours they want to work.
The survey also found a quarter of American workers are flat out dissatisfied with their health benefits; a slightly smaller number are dissatisfied with their level of education.
Half of the workers surveyed also believe they need more education or training to achieve their work goals.
The full report is available online at www.heldrich.rutgers.edu.
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