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%

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