Do Americans like their jobs?

Nearly three-quarters of American workers (74%) love or like their jobs


Just 3% say they “hate” their job

How much do you like your job on a scale of hate to love?

YouGov Profiles: April 28, 2024 - April 27, 2025. (n> 12,000).

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of working Baby Boomers have a positive view of their jobs

Gen X is most likely to hate their job

YouGov Profiles: April 28, 2024 - April 27, 2025. US workers (Part-time and full-time): n> 12,000; Female: n> 6,000; Male: n> 6,000; Gen Z (1997 and later): n> 600; Millennial (1981-1996): n> 3,900; Gen X (1965-1980): n> 4,700; Baby Boomer (1946-1964): n> 3,400

Less pride in their work?

Americans with LGBTQ+ identities have more negative views of their jobs

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love or like their jobs, compared to

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of all US workers

How much do you like your job on a scale of hate to love?

(% of US full-time and part-time employees)

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⬤ Identify as LGBTQ+ ⬤ Straight

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I like it, but I don’t love it

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It's only okay, but it's not the worst

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I hate it

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YouGov Profiles: April 28, 2024 - April 27, 2025. US full-time and part-time workers with LGBTQ+ identity: n> 725

Does working out work out for workers?

45% of Americans who work out every day love their job

Only 28% of workers who don't exercise monthly feel the same

YouGov Profiles: April 28, 2024 - April 27, 2025. Each fitness group: n> 150.

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