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UK job satisfaction falls to its lowest level since 1989
Job satisfaction in the UK has fallen to its lowest level in the British Social Attitudes survey since 1989, with 74 per cent of workers saying they were satisfied, down from 81 per cent in 2015. At the same time, fewer working-age adults say they want full-time work, a shift that could affect workers’ earnings and wider living standards.
The 2025 survey questioned 4,656 people aged 16 and over. The fall in demand for full-time work was driven by men: 62 per cent said they wanted full-time jobs, compared with 77 per cent in 2015; among men aged 30 to 49, the figure dropped from 86 to 67 per cent. Workers were also less likely than in 2015 to describe their jobs as interesting, offer advancement or motivate them to work harder, while more valued control over their hours.
In short
- UK job satisfaction fell to 74 per cent, its lowest level since 1989.
- Fewer men say they want full-time work, especially those aged 30 to 49.
- More workers value choosing their hours, but few can do so.
Explained simply
The British Social Attitudes survey asks people across the UK about their views and experiences. Its questions about work cover how satisfied people are with their jobs and what they value in them.
The findings concern both job quality and working hours. Workers’ views of whether jobs are interesting or offer chances to progress have shifted, while control over hours has become more important to more people.
The survey also tracks whether working-age adults want full-time work. This matters because working fewer hours can affect people’s earnings and, in turn, their living standards.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Hate your job? You’re not alone – job satisfaction is lowest it’s been”.