Majority of Filipino workers would switch careers for better salary, stability: survey

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<p>MANILA - More than half of Filipino workers would switch careers for better pay and financial stability, a recent survey conducted by a recruitment company revealed.</p><p>The survey, commissioned by recruitment firm Monster.com, showed that the desire to earn higher salaries and explore other options is the main reason why Filipino workers switch career paths.</p><p>A total of 82% of workers were looking for new jobs within their field of expertise, while 88% were also considering switching to another industry.</p><p>The biggest reasons for the career switch were better salary and financial stability (54%), followed by lack of growth opportunities in their current field (23%).</p><p>In the Philippines, the most desirable industry for young Filipinos to switch to was travel and tourism (10%), followed by education (9%), and banking/financial services/insurance (8%).</p><p>The survey also showed that 46% of Filipinos believe that those who make a career shift are "brave" for doing so.</p><figure class='op-interactive'><iframe height='315' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/xX7kKtmXtRs?enablejsapi=1' width='560'></iframe></figure><div class='iwantbar'>Watch more in <a href='//www.iwantv.com.ph/'>iWantv</a> or <a href='//tfc.tv/'>TFC.tv</a></div><p>Monster.com surveyed over 2,400 professionals across Malaysia (799), the Philippines (1264) and Singapore (410) to identify challenges and perceptions when it comes to switching careers and industries.</p><p>The responses are part of the company's #IMadeTheSwitch campaign, which aims not only to identify employees' reasons for switching to a new job, but also to raise awareness on issues around career transitioning in Southeast Asia.</p><div class='embed-wrap'><figure data-feedback='fb:likes,fb:comments'><img src='http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/news/10/30/20181030-work-survey.jpg?ext=.jpg' ></figure></div>

<p>In the Philippines, the most desirable industry for young Filipinos to switch to was travel and tourism (10%), followed by education (9%), and banking/financial services/insurance (8%).</p><p>The survey also showed that 46% of Filipinos believe that those who make a career shift are "brave" for doing so.</p><figure class='op-interactive'><iframe height='315' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/xX7kKtmXtRs?enablejsapi=1' width='560'></iframe></figure><div class='iwantbar'>Watch more in <a href='//www.iwantv.com.ph/'>iWantv</a> or <a href='//tfc.tv/'>TFC.tv</a></div><p>Monster.com surveyed over 2,400 professionals across Malaysia (799), the Philippines (1264) and Singapore (410) to identify challenges and perceptions when it comes to switching careers and industries.</p><p>The responses are part of the company's #IMadeTheSwitch campaign, which aims not only to identify employees' reasons for switching to a new job, but also to raise awareness on issues around career transitioning in Southeast Asia.</p><div class='embed-wrap'><figure data-feedback='fb:likes,fb:comments'><img src='http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/news/10/30/20181030-work-survey.jpg?ext=.jpg' ></figure></div>

<p>A total of 82% of workers were looking for new jobs within their field of expertise, while 88% were also considering switching to another industry.</p><p>The biggest reasons for the career switch were better salary and financial stability (54%), followed by lack of growth opportunities in their current field (23%).</p>

<p>MANILA - More than half of Filipino workers would switch careers for better pay and financial stability, a recent survey conducted by a recruitment company revealed.</p><p>The survey, commissioned by recruitment firm Monster.com, showed that the desire to earn higher salaries and explore other options is the main reason why Filipino workers switch career paths.</p>

<p>In the Philippines, the most desirable industry for young Filipinos to switch to was travel and tourism (10%). </p>

In the Philippines, the most desirable industry for young Filipinos to switch to was travel and tourism (10%).

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Majority of Filipino workers would switch careers for better salary, stability: survey

Majority of Filipino workers would switch careers for better salary, stability: survey