Rabota.ru and SberObrazovanie teamed up to explore how many Russians feel stuck in their current roles and contemplate switching fields. A broad poll gathered insights from more than 5,000 users across Russia, with the findings synthesized by Socialbites.ca.
Forty-six percent of participants believe their work is demanding. An additional 21 percent did not view their duties as particularly difficult, and 33 percent do not perceive their activities as strenuous work.
Those in certain sectors report higher perceived difficulty. People working in information technology and data processing notablely report higher challenges, alongside auditors and medical professionals, educators, and those in manufacturing. Specifically, 58% in informatics and 58% in accounting feel their profession is challenging, while 57% in medicine and 54% in education also view their roles as tough. About half of respondents in manufacturing share this sentiment.
Despite these pressures, 31% of participants expressed a desire to switch to a simpler profession and completely change their field of activity. Another 24% hoped to learn a straightforward trade to supplement their income.
Nearly half of the Russian sample, 46%, argued that simple jobs do not exist, reflecting a belief that every line of work carries its own demands and complexities.
When asked which jobs they consider easier, a plurality of 34% pointed to blogging as a straightforward line of work. Close behind, 31% viewed courier work as relatively easy, 30% cited cleaning, and 29% pointed to security roles. Additional roles such as loading, sales, and driving were also mentioned by smaller shares of respondents, with 22%, 15%, and 11% respectively endorsing them as easier tasks.
Other professions were mentioned by respondents but each attracted fewer than 10% of votes, underscoring a diverse set of opinions on occupational ease across the workforce.
In a broader context, there was a recognition that employer costs for salaries rose in 2022 in many Russian companies, highlighting broader labor market dynamics that influence how workers view compensation and career mobility.