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Satisfaction, Security & Stress: Where do IT professionals stand?

A closer look at trends in workers' satisfaction, job security, stress levels and more, from Computerworld's 2008 Salary Survey

November 10, 2008 12:00 PM ET

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MONEY
How satisfied are you today with your total compensation package, given your base salary, bonuses and benefits in relation to your job responsibilities?
Very satisfied 17%
Satisfied 43%
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 20%
Dissatisfied 17%
Very dissatisfied 3%
Twelve months ago, were you more satisfied with your total compensation package, less satisfied or has your level of satisfaction stayed the same?
More satisfied 18%
Less satisfied 25%
The same 57%
CURRENT JOB
Overall, how satisfied are you with your current job?
Very satisfied 20%
Satisfied 45%
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 19%
Dissatisfied 14%
Very dissatisfied 3%
Twelve months ago, were you more satisfied with your total compensation package, less satisfied or has your level of satisfaction stayed the same?
More satisfied 21%
Less satisfied 21%
The same 54%
Not in the same position 4%
CAREER IN IT
How satisfied are you with your decision to pursue a career in IT?
Very satisfied 50%
Satisfied 34%
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied 11%
Dissatisfied 4%
Very dissatisfied 1%
JOB SECURITY
How secure do you feel your current position is?
Very secure 26%
Secure 36%
Somewhat secure 27%
Not very secure 8%
Not at all secure 3%
Twelve months ago, do you feel your position was more secure, less secure or has your level of security stayed the same?
More secure 25%
Less secure 14%
The same 57%
Not in the same position 4%
STRESS
How stressful is your job?
Very stressful 17%
Stressful 31%
Somewhat stressful 37%
Not very stressful 13%
Not at all stressful 1%
Twelve months ago, do you feel your position was more stressful, less stressful or has your level of stress stayed the same?
More stressful 19%
Less stressful 21%
The same 56%
Not in the same position 4%

Read more of Computerworld's 22nd annual Salary Survey

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