ResumeBuilder.com Survey Finds That, Contrary to Popular Belief, Majority of Gen Zers Like Their Jobs

Gen Zers working in the business or science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields and earning higher incomes have the highest levels of job satisfaction

SEATTLE, April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ResumeBuilder.com, the premier resource for professional resume templates and career advice, has published a recent survey report exploring Gen Z workers' attitudes toward their jobs. The report also shares insight into Gen Zers' perception of their performance, bosses, and coworkers. ResumeBuilder.com researchers gathered and analyzed survey responses from 518 Gen Z workers in March.

Based on the survey, 27 percent of Gen Z workers surveyed say they "love their job," 37 percent say they "like their job," and 24 percent say they are "neutral" about their job. Conversely, 9 percent indicate they "dislike their job," and 3 percent claim they "hate their job." Among Gen Zers who dislike or hate their jobs, 45 percent attribute it to poor work-life balance, 34 percent are not satisfied with their hours, and 36 percent lack passion for their job.

"People early in their careers tend to be given this narrative of hating their jobs because they usually switch jobs more frequently," says Resume Builder's Resume and Career Strategist Julia Toothacre. "What many people fail to realize is that when you're in your 20s, you're figuring yourself out and trying different career options to see what you like most."

Key findings also highlight distinctions in job satisfaction among workers in various industries. Seventy-two percent of Gen Zers in the business or STEM industries report liking or loving their jobs, compared to 50 percent of those in customer service, retail, and service industries. Additionally, there is a correlation between income and job satisfaction. Gen Zers with higher incomes were more likely to report satisfaction at work than those with lower incomes.

"Money doesn't buy happiness, but it buys comfort and time. These results reinforce that if you pay people a living wage that supports not only their basic needs, but allows them to live their lives, they are likely going to be happier all around," says Toothacre.

In addition to the majority of Gen Zers feeling positive about their jobs, 81 percent assess their job performance as "excellent" or "good." Furthermore, 53 percent express positive feelings about their boss, 34 percent are neutral, and 13 percent harbor negative feelings. Similarly, 60 percent of respondents "love" or "like their coworkers," 31 percent are "neutral," and only 9 percent "dislike" or "hate their coworkers."

This survey was commissioned by ResumeBuilder.com and conducted online by the survey platform Pollfish. It was launched on March 27, 2024, and 518 Gen Zers completed the full survey. To qualify for the survey, all participants had to be between ages 18 and 27, and currently employed for wages. To view the complete report, please visit: https://www.resumebuilder.com/contrary-to-popular-belief-majority-of-gen-zers-like-their-jobs/.

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