Is it the new normal to change jobs not long after graduation? 1111 Job Bank recently released the "2024 Taiwan Fresh Graduates Employment Tracking Survey". The data shows that among the graduates in 2024, nearly 50% of the freshmen have changed jobs, and 34.4% have even changed their third job.
Less than a year after graduation, nearly 50% of young people have changed jobs! Why?
Data shows that the three main reasons for freshers to change jobs are: "not satisfied with salary" (46.6%), "lack of sense of accomplishment at work" (35.5%) and "not adaptable to corporate culture" (26.6%), and another 24.4% of freshmen listed "regular overtime" and "too long working hours" as factors in considering resignation.
In response to soaring prices, the average expected salary for freshmen in 2024 is about NT$ 38,870 yuan. However, according to survey data, the average starting salary for freshmen in 2024 is NT$ 31,650 yuan. Although it has increased by NT$ 198 yuan, or about 0.6%, compared to 2023, There is still a difference of NT$ 7,220 yuan from the average expected salary.
In addition, former Labor Minister Ho Peishan once said that any salary below NT$ 31,000 is considered a "low-wage worker." According to the survey, a quarter of fresh employees' salary falls below the basic salary of NT$ 27,470 yuan. These data show that newcomers who have just entered the workplace are generally in a disadvantaged position in the job market, and many people have to accept "low starting salaries" and "a gap between their expected salaries."
Say no to bad workplace habits! Refuse to wrong yourself and simply leave your job.
Zeng Zhongwei, public relations manager of 1111 Job Bank, pointed out that when looking for jobs, Generation Z who will graduate in 2024 will pay special attention to company benefits, working hours, content and workplace atmosphere in addition to salary. According to the survey, the most important conditions for the new generation of job seekers include "the salary is in line with the market conditions" (75%), "the workplace has convenient transportation" (64.5%), "the company has good benefits (58.3%)", "the job content is in line with the functions (45.8%)" %)" and "No need to work overtime regularly" (35.4%). These conditions reflect that when faced with work, the new generation no longer only pursues work itself, but pays more attention to the balance between work and life.
In addition, when faced with unreasonable systems and requirements, the new generation chooses to deal with them head-on and refuses to compromise with bad habits and unspoken rules in the workplace, including traditional stereotypes such as "rookies should do more" and "newcomers work overtime to learn". The new generation pays particular attention to personal rights, including reasonable wages, benefits and vacations. They also reject unreasonable overtime requirements. They show strong resistance to normal overtime and require management to respect employees' off-duty time; they also reject "ineffective" workplaces. Culture, such as clocking in early, having non-essential after-work dinners, etc., and treating work relationships in a more rational way.
Lin Qiwei, general manager of Aikelie, pointed out that many companies have recently begun to promote DEI policies, introduce more flexible working hours, improve welfare benefits, and provide more career development opportunities. In addition to attracting the new generation, these changes are also aimed at retaining outstanding talents, because as the new generation begins to pursue a fair and transparent workplace environment, workers who were accustomed to compromise and compromise will begin to rebel. If companies can be more flexible in working hours and make breakthroughs in salary structure and workplace culture, they will be more likely to retain new generation talents.
Source: 1111 Job Bank