Approximately 40% of Romanian workers express dissatisfaction with their current salary, according to a recent survey.
In a recent eJobs survey, it has been revealed that financial pressure is a significant issue for the majority of Romanian employees. Conducted in June, the survey polled 2,452 respondents, encompassing full-time, part-time, and freelance workers across various industries.
The survey unveiled that 84% of employees would consider changing jobs for one offering a salary that would enable them to support themselves comfortably without major sacrifices. The findings suggest a widespread desire for better financial stability among Romanian workers.
The survey did not specify the source of the respondents or the specific industry they are employed in. However, it did highlight the main factors contributing to financial pressure among Romanian employees. These include high monthly costs for utilities, debts such as loans, credit cards, and borrowings, an inability to keep up with price increases despite consuming the same products or services as before, and frustration from not being able to afford products or services beyond the basics.
These challenges have led to nearly 70% of Romanian employees feeling financial pressure often or very often in their daily lives. Moreover, approximately 40% are dissatisfied with their current salary, and 52.8% are only somewhat satisfied, despite around 63% having received a salary increase in the past year and a half.
The survey also revealed that work schedule flexibility is the top element mentioned by a third of employees that could help reduce financial pressure and improve professional quality of life. However, it did not mention any specific measures or recommendations for employers to address the financial pressures faced by their employees.
Interestingly, the survey did not provide information on the demographic breakdown of the respondents, such as age, gender, or location. It also did not provide details on the current average salary level of the respondents.
Ana Călugăru, a spokesperson for eJobs, explained that a significant percentage of respondents would need at least a 20% increase in their current salary to reach financial comfort. Roughly 22% would need a salary between RON 8,001 (EUR 1,613) and RON 10,000 (EUR 2,016) to alleviate financial pressure, while 13.3% of employees need a salary over RON 15,000 (EUR 3,023) to not feel financial pressure.
Despite these challenges, less than 6% of respondents do not feel burdened by their monthly expenses. The survey concluded that the combination of rising living costs and debt burdens outweighs salary improvements, causing significant financial strain for many workers.
[1] Source: eJobs survey, June 2021 [2] Source: eJobs survey, June 2021
- To further improve their financial situation, many Romanian employees are actively considering career changes in search of better-paying jobs that would provide more financial security.
- In the realm of personal-finance management, Romanian workers are dealing with numerous issues such as high utility costs, debts, and increasing expenses, which are causing considerable stress and dissatisfaction with current salaries.
