Getting laid off can be like taking a sledgehammer to the chest. You rarely see it coming – even in times like these – and if there are hints of company-wide layoffs on the horizon, you don’t figure you will among the unlucky to lose their job. But it happens to most of us, and … Read full-story
They say the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence. The implication of the old saying is that we idealize what we don’t have, and tend to undervalue what we do. If your current dissatisfaction has to do with something inside you, you’ll take it with you right over the fence … Read full-story
We all know about the fate of the best laid plans, but what is to explain the fact that the more years of work experience we accrue, the less we feel like we have a clear vision for the rest of our career? Stats below show that workers who had been on the job for … Read full-story
Most careers, like most lives, do not proceed in a linear fashion. We imagine a progression of school to job to promotion to finally being the big boss of them all, but very few of our stories eventually read that way. Instead, it’s all fits and false starts, back to square one, life lessons, and … Read full-story
You’re right to be proud of yourself for making it past the first round of interviews for that new job you’re trying to land. That means the company has determined you’re a valid candidate, and you’ve most likely got a real shot at getting the job. So get ready for round two. The first round … Read full-story
The more time you’ve spent as an adult, the more you become aware of the fact that your work is your life. As much as we like to maintain some kind of balance between personal time and our days at the office, the truth is that the barrier dividing these modes of living is deeply … Read full-story
Having children can be one of life’s greatest joys, though it often comes at a cost. Indeed, 43% of people say they believe that having kids holds people back in their careers, according to the latest reading of an ongoing survey by Comparably More than 5,000 people, predominantly across the tech industry, participated in the study. Women are only slightly … Read full-story
You’ve gone on two interviews and you’ve been offered a job with a company you really want to work for. The company knows your salary expectations, but when you get the offer letter, you’re a bit disappointed. What do you do now? Uncomfortable as it may be, it’s time for you to negotiate. This isn’t … Read full-story
Reviews, when done right, shouldn’t come with many surprises. You and your manager should be communicating regularly about your performance and the needs of the organization, not just once a year or once a quarter. After all, good feedback is essential. That said, having a formal review requires a bit more preparation and care. Ahead … Read full-story
When it comes to professional networking, LinkedIn is still supreme. With an estimated 500 million users, it’s almost a must for people in any industry. Whether you’re in your first job or approaching retirement, it’s important to keep a presence on the site; not only does it give prospective employers a chance to see more … Read full-story
It’s here: Day 1 of your new job. Now what? The first few weeks at a new job can be some of the most daunting — on top of trying to figure out what your day-to-day responsibilities will be, you have to remember a slew of new names and figure out simple things, like where … Read full-story
Feel like you’ve hit a wall? You’re not alone. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average worker holds 10 different jobs before age 40. And in a recent survey by Comparably, where people were asked how long they can see themselves staying at their current company, the most popular answer was less than a year. Whether you’re … Read full-story
What keeps you at your job? For 34% of people, it’s “comfort and familiarity.” That’s according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comaparably of more than 10,000 people across the tech industry. It doesn’t matter how old you are No matter your age, the answer is the same: comfort and familiarity are … Read full-story
Entry-level workers are most likely to say that their companies care about their careers — but there’s work to be done. Experience and career investment Just 63% of entry-level workers say their companies are invested in their career growth — the most of any experience level, according to the latest reading of Comparably’s ongoing query of workers across the … Read full-story
Women may make up half of the work force, but nearly half of them feel gender has held them back at work. Indeed, 43% of women in all industries say their gender has held them back in their careers, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. The rate is higher in … Read full-story
A person’s satisfaction with their career generally decreases over time, bottoming out around age 51, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. Satisfaction and age are inversely related Workers 18 to 30 had the most positive view of their career progress, though still somewhat dismal: just 50% say they are happy … Read full-story
One of the biggest factors in employee retention is whether or not a person feels like they have a career path at the company. Unfortunately, it appears employers aren’t doing enough to support this need. Just 46% of workers feel their employers are invested in their career growth, according to the latest reading of an … Read full-story
Career goals are important, but for nearly half of workers, the path forward is a bit murky. Fifty-four percent of men and 50 percent of women say they have clear goals and a career plan, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. The latest reading, which is as of Sept. 11, … Read full-story
Millennials have been painted as the quintessential job hoppers, but they’re hardly the only ones contemplating their next gig. Twenty-nine percent of workers say they see themselves leaving their current employer within a year, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query of 10,000 workers by Comparably. While that was the single-most popular response, a combined 46% of … Read full-story
Forget the grueling commute, the long hours, and the coworker who doesn’t know when to stop talking. For most people, a lack of clear objectives is their biggest source of stress at work. Indeed, 42% of workers in technology ranked “unclear goals” as their main stressor, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query … Read full-story
Fifty-four percent of workers in tech say they aren’t content with where they are in their careers, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. The most and least satisfied workers Workers in administrative roles, customer support, and finance showed the highest rates of dissatisfaction. Only 17% of workers in administrative roles, 23% of … Read full-story
Most people feel they still have a ways to go before they’re operating at their full potential at work. Indeed, just 4% of people say they are using 100% or more of their potential, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. The most popular response among those polled was “50% to 75%.” … Read full-story
Career goals are important, but for nearly half of workers, the path forward is a bit murky. Fifty-three percent of men and 50 percent of women say they have clear goals and a career plan, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. The latest reading, which is as of June 15, … Read full-story
Getting feedback from managers and coworkers is critical to boosting performance, yet for many people it’s not happening as often as it should. Indeed, 21% of workers say they never get valuable feedback on how to improve at work, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. The results are as of … Read full-story
Millennials are smitten with entrepreneurship. About 50% of millennials aged 26 to 35 say they plan to start their own company in the next five years, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. Of course most of them won’t: young people (20-34) have the lowest rate of starting a business, according … Read full-story
If you were the boss, what’s the first thing you’d change? Thirty-three percent of people would choose to lay out a better vision and strategy, according to the latest reading of an online query by Comparably of more than 10,000 workers in the technology industry. Improving strategy is more important than improving pay Creating a … Read full-story
About a third of people think they could do a better job if they were to be in their manager’s shoes, according to data from Comparably. People in legal tend to feel this way most From a department perspective,workers in legal and business development were more likely than any other group to feel this way … Read full-story
Four out of every five tech workers would leave their current job for a 20% increase in salary, according to data from Comparably. It’s a telling figure, as it sheds light on at least one of the factors that goes into deciding on a job change. It’s also unsurprising on some level: 20% raises are … Read full-story
Women in tech vs. women outside of tech More than half of women in tech feel they have been held back in their careers because of their gender, according to the latest reading of an ongoing query by Comparably. That’s a 20% higher rate than among women in jobs outside of tech, where 44% of women … Read full-story
Portland, Ore., is home to great beer, delicious coffee and bike-friendly roadways, but it’s also home to some of the most burnt out workers in tech. The eco-friendly city, whose burgeoning roster of tech companies has earned it the nickname of the Silicon Forest, ranked No. 1 for employee burnout according to data compiled by … Read full-story
