North East workers reveal what's most important about their job
Are you happy in your job?
Are you happy in your job?
Research conducted by professional networking website LinkedIn has revealed that just 38% of workers in Newcastle are happy in their job.
Relationships with colleagues is the most important factor for Newcastle workers with 59% citing that as a reason, while salary and jobs that have a positive impact come in second and third.
In the same survey 80% of Newcastle professionals said they would willingly take a pay cut to move to another city - the highest figure in the UK.
Danielle Restivo, Director of UK and Global Communications at LinkedIn said "Having a fulfilling job can have a big impact on overall happiness and success at work.
"It’s our mission to help professionals across the globe to find jobs that they love."
The research has also revealed that on average people stay in their job for 5.7 years which is a year less than the global average. Those classed as Generation X (45-54) are the most loyal staying with their current employer for 6.9 years on average, whereas those aged 16-24 stay for just 4.7 years.
Most Fulfilling places to work in the UK: 1. Brighton (48%) = 2. Glasgow and Leeds (45%) = 4. Manchester and Sheffield (43%) 6. Edinburgh (42%) =7. Birmingham and Southampton (41%) = 9. London, Liverpool and Cardiff (39%)
Are you happy in your job, or are you counting the minutes to the end of the day?