Over the past year, job-related nerves among Russians have loosened noticeably. People report fewer fears about layoffs and stagnant wages, and a growing share feel secure about keeping their roles. A SuperJob survey, which socialbites.ca reviewed for depth and clarity, offers a clear snapshot of this shift and helps explain why many workers now feel steadier in their daily professional lives.
Across the board, the main anxiety remains the risk of losing employment and income. Nine percent of respondents still fear being fired, but many other concerns are less dominant than they were a year ago. Worries about wages not arriving on time or at all, struggles to meet performance standards, and pressure from supervisors each affect roughly four percent of workers or fewer. When people worry about the broader value of their work, the stability of the company, or the possibility of bankruptcy, the share drops to around two percent. Other more specific anxieties—such as conflicts with coworkers, health risks on the job, excessive overtime, weak demand for one’s labor, burnout, and the intensity of ongoing work—each appear in roughly one percent of responses. An additional thirteen percent point to concerns not captured by these categories, including fears of dishonest practices by employers, gaps in qualifications, and the threat of regulatory inspections looming over workplaces.
Despite these concerns, a solid majority—sixty-one percent—report no work-related fear at all. This indicates a significant shift in mood and confidence, suggesting that the majority of workers feel more secure than they did previously and are experiencing fewer daily stressors related to job security.
When looking at gender, men show a slightly higher tendency to report having no work phobia, while women tend to express more worry about the possibility of losing a job and about handling tasks after transitions or when responsibilities increase. This divergence mirrors broader patterns observed in many labor markets, where changes in duties or organizational shifts can disproportionately raise anxiety for workers who navigate new duties or time pressures at short notice.
Another notable thread in the findings is the impact of interpersonal dynamics on perceived job security. In discussions about the workplace, the same individual has repeatedly been cited as the most challenging coworker for Russians to interact with. This underscores how dynamics between colleagues can shape daily experiences, affect perceived safety in a role, and influence how work-life balance feels on any given day. When teams struggle to communicate or align, even strong job prospects can feel shakier in day-to-day practice, underscoring the link between culture, collaboration, and personal assurance at work.