Dream Jobs Report
- What factors are most important to happiness at work?
- What countries, industries, and generations are happiest (or unhappiest) at work
- How many people believe finding their dream job is possible
Work has always been one of the most important determinants of our happiness, but modern expectations for job satisfaction are higher than ever before — especially in technology. The good news? The majority of employed adults believe that it is possible to find their “dream” job — but only 4 in 10 say they already have. In an age of surging demand for technical skill sets, technology workers have more choice than ever before — so how do we explain the gap between dream job expectations and reality?
To dig into that black box of job sentiment after the honeymoon period fades, Hired commissioned an online survey conducted by Harris Poll to survey 2,557 full-time employed adults aged 18 or older in the US, the UK, and Australia. The responses reflect that, although money continues to surface as the most influential driver of happiness in the workplace, it’s not the sole factor, and instead provide a more nuanced picture of what a dream job really looks like. Our findings reveal what factors are most crucial to happiness at work for people who love, hate, or feel iffy about their jobs, and offer insights for finding the right fit.
