2010 Salary Survey: Readers Respond -- What do workers dislike about their jobs?
March 30, 2010
What is there to dislike about jobs in the chemical industry?
Lack of recognition irks the largest number of respondents, 42% (635) (Figure 1). The company's work environment follows with 31% (462) and then the hours and workload at 30% (449). Another 26% (400) faulted their salary and benefits.
What do you dislike about your job?
Factors
Responses
Percent
Lack of recognition
635
42%
My company's work environment
462
31%
Hours and workload
449
30%
Salary and benefits
400
26%
The commute and traveling
374
25%
Lack of challenge
127
11%
How the Data Were Gathered A total of 1,827 respondents participated in this year's survey. That's second only to 2007 when 1,830 people answered our questions.
Since mid-January, respondents accessed the survey questionnaire via a link listed in the print edition of Chemical Processing, on the www.ChemicalProcessing.com Web site, and in e-newsletters and e-mail blasts sent to readers. Additionally, those who follow Chemical Processing on Twitter at Chem_Processing and Facebook at Chemical Processing Magazine were also encouraged to participate.
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