Frustrated by the size of your partner’s pay packet?

7 months ago 29th Feb 14:12

Two thirds wish their partner was paid more - Hudson study

LONDON, UK – 29 FEBRUARY, 2008 – A new study has found that today’s professional workers in the UK are resentful that their partners are not earning enough.

Nearly two thirds (61%) of men believe their partner’s pay packet needs to be larger. However, the research also found that a similar number of professional women want their partner to take more responsibility for bearing the financial strain. 65% of women are concerned that their partner’s contribution to the home is not sufficient.

The findings, in a new study by global recruitment and talent management consultancy, Hudson, shed light on the pressure many employees suffer at home to move to a better-paid job, potentially at the cost of other important factors that contribute to job satisfaction.

Only a small number of professionals across the country seem unconcerned about what their partner earns - 7% say they never think about it. But some men still think they should be the breadwinners in the household - 4% say they wished their partner earned less.

Andy Rogerson, chief executive of Hudson UK, commented: “It’s natural to be concerned about money, particularly in the current economic climate. However, most people would readily admit there is much more to job satisfaction than their salary. Pay is often a big motivator when choosing a job, but the challenge offered by a role, the culture of an organisation, and opportunities for training and progression are often the factors that contribute most to happiness or force workers to head for the door. Ironically, the happier you are in a job, the better your performance will be and, ultimately, the more you’ll be rewarded financially.”

Hudson’s advice on what else, besides pay, you should consider when changing jobs:

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