The majority of U.S. workers don't believe they need to earn a six-figure salary to be successful, according to a new study, conducted by Harris Interactive and released by CareerBuilder.
The definition of success, however, varies by profession. Sales workers are more likely to associate a fat wallet with success, with 38% reporting that they want to earn $100,000 or more.
Workers in the retail and hospitality sectors were among those least likely to associate pay with success. Thirty-six percent of workers in retail reported that they would feel successful earning under $50,000, while 33% of those in hospitality said so.
The study of nearly 6,000 U.S. workers shows that 28% of U.S. workers say they would feel successful earning between $50,000 and $70,000 while 23% reported they would feel successful earning less than $50,000. One in 10 said they need to pull in $150,000 or more.
The study also showed that almost half of U.S. workers say they have not had a merit increase since 2010. Twenty-five percent have not had a merit increase since before 2008.
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Macy's Agency Review (Ad Age)
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Buzz Around the Office
Bacon Sundaes (Fox)
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List of the Day: Being an Introvert
You don't need to come out of your shell to succeed in your career.
1. Find jobs that your specific skills are a match for.
2. Do some networking, but don't feel pressured to go to every event.
3. Don't shy away from offering up your talents.
(Source: The Daily Muse)
