Is There Job Satisfaction in Troubled Times?
Despite the current state of the economy, most respondents to the survey said they were satisfied with their current job. A total of 32% indicated they were very satisfied, 57% claimed they were satisfied, and only 11% reported they were not satisfied. Overall, 34% said they were very satisfied with their career, 55% satisfied, and 11% not satisfied. However, job satisfaction numbers dropped when survey takers were asked to compare their current job satisfaction level with one year ago. A total of 18% said they were more satisfied, 61% reported the same or no change in the satisfaction level, but 21% felt they were less satisfied with their jobs this year compared to last year. “I feel there is a minimum salary level that is needed for job effectiveness and happiness,” said Eric Bennett, an electronics engineer for National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, MD. “I need to make enough to provide a comfortable home for my family and not have to worry about meeting our needs. Having a sal
