IT Worker Confidence Remains Strong
The overall confidence index among tech workers is 60.4, which is about the same as it was last quarter.
52% are confident in their ability to find a new job, compared to 20% who aren’t confident.
39% say there are fewer jobs available now compared to recent times, compared to 35% who say more opportunities exist.
60% say it’s not likely they’ll look for a new job over the next year, in contrast to 31% who say they plan to do so.
69% are confident in the future of their current employer, as opposed to 16% who aren’t confident.
71% say it’s not likely they’ll get laid off in the near future, compared to only 12% who say it’s likely.
34% feel the economy is getting stronger, down from 42% this time last quarter.
56% of male IT workers are confident in their ability to find a new job, but only 25% of women tech workers are.
54% of tech employees under age 35 are confident in their ability to find a new job, compared to no more than 42% of those 45 or older.