More than half of IT workers surveyed in Computerworld's 2011 Salary Survey said they have felt pressured to increase productivity and take on new tasks in the past year. But the vast majority (83%) are still happy they picked IT as their career. (Base: 4,852 IT professionals)
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 | 12% |
| Satisfied | 38% |
| Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied | 25% |
| Dissatisfied | 21% |
| Very dissatisfied | 4% |
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Twelve months ago, were you more satisfied with your total compensation package, less satisfied or has your level of satisfaction stayed the same? |
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| More satisfied | 19% |
| Less satisfied | 19% |
| The same | 62% |
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Do you think you're...? |
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| Underpaid based on role and responsibility | 52% |
| Paid fairly based on role and responsibility | 48% |
CURRENT JOB
Overall, how satisfied are you with your current job?
| Very satisfied | 16% |
| Satisfied | 47% |
| Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied | 20% |
| Dissatisfied | 14% |
| Very dissatisfied | 3% |
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Twelve months ago, were you more satisfied with your job, less satisfied or has your level of satisfaction stayed the same? |
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| More satisfied | 22% |
| Less satisfied | 16% |
| The same | 59% |
| Not in the same position | 3% |
CAREER IN IT
How satisfied are you with your decision to pursue a career in IT?
| Very satisfied | 45% |
| Satisfied | 38% |
| Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied | 12% |
| Dissatisfied | 4% |
| Very dissatisfied | 1% |
STRESS
How stressful is your job?
| Very stressful | 17% |
| Stressful | 32% |
| Somewhat stressful | 39% |
| Not very stressful | 11% |
| Not at all stressful | 1% |
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Twelve months ago, do you feel your position was more stressful, less stressful or has your level of stress stayed the same? |
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| More stressful | 17% |
| Less stressful | 22% |
| The same | 58% |
| Not in the same position | 3% |
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Within the past year, have you felt more pressure at your company to personally increase productivity or take on new tasks? |
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| Increase productivity | 8% |
| Take on new tasks | 17% |
| Both increase productivity and take on new tasks | 61% |
| None of the above | 14% |
JOB SECURITY
How secure do you feel your current position is?
| Very secure | 23% |
| Secure | 35% |
| Somewhat secure | 30% |
| Not very secure | 9% |
| Not at all secure | 3% |
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Twelve months ago, do you feel your position was more secure, less secure or has your level of security stayed the same? |
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| More secure | 22% |
| Less secure | 17% |
| The same | 58% |
| Not in the same position | 3% |
BASE FOR ALL SATISFACTION CHARTS: 4,852 RESPONDENTS