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"15 Facts That Prove That The Quality Of Jobs
In America Is Going Down The Drain"
by Epic Economist
"Do you wish you had a better job? Do you wish you had a better salary? If so, you're not alone. More than 47 million Americans have left their jobs in the past year in the search for better working conditions, a clear sign that U.S. workers are getting increasingly fed up with long-hour, low-wage jobs that leave them scrambling to make ends meet every month. Over the past decade, the quality of jobs in America has drastically declined, and the vast majority of job openings out there are for underpaid positions that don't allow workers to afford the bare minimum. That's the consequence of a long-term trend that has been unfolding for the past 50 years, when middle-class jobs started to be shipped to overseas markets. Millions of good-paying jobs have been lost in that process, and even though the population has significantly increased since that period, today, U.S. workers compete for a shrinking pool of good-quality jobs while they see the cost of living steadily going up and their purchasing power going down.
Wages are simply not keeping pace with inflation, in fact, once you adjust for inflation our paychecks have been getting smaller for years. Needless to say, all of this is absolutely destroying the middle class and eviscerating the working class. And now that the economy is taking a turn for the worse, these trends are likely to only get worse in the months and years ahead. Almost all of us know someone that is working a low-quality job. In America, working conditions can be harsh. According to a survey conducted by the RAND Corporation, 61% of American workers perform repetitive or intense physical work, which can include moving heavy loads or maintaining painful positions.
More than half of these workers are exposed to hazards such as loud environments, extreme temperatures, hazardous materials, or unhealthy air. On top of that, many working environments can be hostile. Around 20% of American workers report abuse at work. Many of them are often subject to humiliation, bullying, or harassment — from their superiors, co-workers, or customers. Many positions are hectic. The survey reported that nearly 50% work in their free time to meet workplace demands. Ten percent do so nearly every day. Twenty-seven percent of workers say they don’t have enough time to do their job, and 66% work at high speed or on tight deadlines. To make things worse, 36% have work hours set by their employers with no possibility for changes.
We have to deal with all of this and more only to collect a check every month that barely pays for our everyday essentials. Perhaps you find yourself stuck in such a situation. This can really suck the life right out of someone. No wonder why so many people are quitting right now. As the quality of jobs in America continues to worsen, we're going to see a stunning amount of families financially struggling as we move towards another economic recession. Challenging times are ahead. For that reason, today we gathered some shocking statistics that reflect the rapid decline of working conditions in the United States."
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