"AMA 2005 Survey on Lifestyle Trade-offs and Careers"
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American Management Association, February 2005.
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According to this survey by the American Management Association (AMA),
the majority of employees are unwilling to relocate or work night shifts,
regardless of pay. The study, which looked at workers’ motivations,
posed a number of scenarios to respondents and asked them how they would
impact their career decisions. Respondents were asked if each possibility
was their preference, something they would not do or something they would
be willing to accept if given more money.
Among the key findings:
- Thirty-nine percent prefer to have profit and loss responsibility with
another 46 percent willing to accept this responsibility if given higher
pay.
- Only 29 percent would prefer to work 45 hours or more per week, but
67 would be willing to if given more money.
- Sixty-one percent would not be willing to work in an unpleasant environment,
with only 33 percent willing to tolerate such an environment for an increase
in pay.
- Sixty-six percent would prefer to work in a field that required continuous
training and another 26 percent would be willing to work in such a profession
if it meant a higher salary.
- Almost half (45 percent) would be unwilling to work in a position where
pay was dependent upon production (e.g., on commission or a per project
basis).
- Eighty percent of those surveyed reported that they found their current
position fulfilling.
The study surveyed 284 U.S. employees in positions ranging from office
support to high-level executives.
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