New research published by Accenture to mark International Women’s Day today shows some staggering results, about just how many people aren’t doing what they love. According to this article, the research, which surveyed more than 3,400 professionals in 29 countries, compared responses of equal numbers of women and men and found that fewer than half (43% of women and 42% of men) of all respondents are satisfied with their current jobs, but nearly three-quarters (70 percent of women and 69 percent of men) plan to stay with their companies. Released today as part of Accenture’s 2011 celebration of International Women’s Day, the research also found that the top reasons for respondents’ dissatisfaction are:
– being underpaid (cited by 47% of women versus 44% of men)
– a lack of opportunity for growth (36% versus 32%);
– no opportunity for career advancement (33% versus 34%);
– feeling trapped (29% versus 32%)
Come on everyone! This is your life you are talking about. Surely it is time to start doing what you love?
“Yes, but…”, I hear you say. No buts. This is as important as it gets.
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– get some inspiration from these shared stories.
– read these interviews with inspiring people doing what they love.
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