Bad Things (or Layoffs) Happen to Other People
Americans, by nature are an optimistic bunch. Even in tough times, there is something to be optimistic about. Where others see the glass half empty, we see it as half full. That is probably the only reasonable explanation for the findings of this survey conducted by Glassdoor, a Sausalito, Calif.-based start-up that ranks employers by taking anonymous feedback from the employees.
Despite the dismal global economy, and wide spread layoffs and rising unemployment, 61 percent of surveyed employees are not be willing to take a pay cut if they discovered their job was in jeopardy. A whopping 40 percent expect a pay raise in the next 12 months, despite job cuts at their employer. Of those eligible for an annual bonus, 57 percent expect a bonus and 40 percent do not expect a bonus
Most amusing part - four out of five employed adults say they are not concerned about being laid off from their job in the next six months. One in five employees, are concerned they will be laid off during the same period. Perhaps the pessimistic 20 percent are reading the news.
