MINISTRY DRAFT OACETT SURVEY REPORT

Most respondents felt that their skills could be better compensated, that salaries should
correspond to skill levels and years of experience, and that companies should compensate
employees for 'negative' work conditions including stress, overtime, and unwanted travel.
Comments included:
• "I've reached the highest technical level but my salary cannot be risen"
• "better pay"
• "poor wage and possibility of advancement"
• "not satisfied with current position or salary"
• "pay is too poor for the responsibilities"
• "more money"
• "career/salary advancement"
• "better benefits, higher pay"
• "less than average pay, not enough vacations"
• "I am seeking a better salary"
• "more competitive wage and benefits"
• "I always like to look for better money"
• "salaries too low"
• "to expand my career and get better pay"
• "to improve my salary and opportunities"
• "I will be qualified as a Project Management Professional within the year and will be
seeking a position with a higher pay grid and performance bonus"
4. Time for a change
These respondents reported declining job satisfaction with the passage of time, the need for the
feeling of continual challenge at work, and the desire for opportunities for advancement.
Comments included:
• "work is not gratifying"
• "low pay, working 24 hours a day, bad shifts, too much travel, etc."
• "poor working environment, no room for advancement"
• "not satisfied with job duties, will look for other position in same firm"
• "change of scenery within the same company"
• "would like to try something different"
• "job not mentally challenging enough"
• "always looking for new experience"
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