<http://www.gallup.com/poll/releases/pr010831.asp>
August 31, 2001
Most American Workers Satisfied With Their Job One-third would be happier in another job
by David W. Moore
GALLUP NEWS SERVICE
PRINCETON, NJ -- With Labor Day set aside to honor the nation's workers, a recent Gallup poll shows that the vast majority of employed Americans say they are at least somewhat satisfied with their jobs, with more than four in 10 "completely" satisfied. In addition, a third of American workers say they love their job, and more than eight in 10 say they have a strong sense of loyalty to their employer. The poll also shows that there is a high correlation between job satisfaction and both education and family income, with higher-educated and higher-income Americans more positive about their jobs.
The poll was conducted August 16-19 and finds 41% of Americans who are employed either full- or part-time saying they are "completely" satisfied with their jobs, while another 44% are "somewhat" satisfied. Just 15% say they are dissatisfied -- 11% "somewhat" and 4% "completely."
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