WESTON, Mass., June 2, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- A global poll
conducted by Monster reveals that, 76% of respondents in the US
report having "really bad" Sunday night blues. This differs greatly
from the rest of the world, where only 45% report experiencing
"really bad" Sunday night blues. Despite positive economic news,
there has been no significant change in either the US or the rest
of the world for those experiencing the Sunday night blues since
2013, when 73% of US respondents had "really bad" Sunday night
blues and 47% from the rest of the world felt that way at the
time.
"The level of anxiety Americans feel heading into the workweek
remains significantly high and is counterproductive," said Monster
Career Expert, Vicki Salemi. "While
this could be due to residual stress of the economic downturn or
the pressure of doing more with less in the workplace, there's
always an opportunity for people to identify and proactively
address the things about their jobs that make them unhappy."
Monster, the worldwide leader in successfully connecting people
to job opportunities and flagship brand of Monster Worldwide, Inc.
(NYSE: MWW) asked visitors to their site the question, "Are your
'Sunday Night Blues' bad enough to make you want a new job?" and
received over 2,200 responses.
Key results from the latest poll, excluding the 20% of
respondents who do not have Sunday blues, include:
- 62% of global respondents who have the Sunday night blues
report they are "really bad"
- 76% of US respondents who have the Sunday night blues report
they are "really bad"
- 42% of EU respondents who have the Sunday night blues report
they are "really bad"
"There are many tactics people can use to reduce Sunday night
blues, so they are less stressed and more prepared to conquer the
week," says Salemi. "Seeking work-life adjustments, and managing
work-flow throughout the week can do a great deal to alleviate the
blues, but ultimately it could be a sign that you need to find a
job that better suits your goals or lifestyle."
7 Tips to Alleviate Sunday Night Blues
- Conduct the "Friday Review" – Take 15 minutes at the end of the
day on Friday to quickly sort your tasks and build a to-do list for
Monday.
- Manage Your Management – Use technology to keep yourself 'in
the know' while you're enjoying your weekend, by using smartphone
apps like calendar, task, and note-taking software.
- Calibrate your Work-Life Balance Beam – Set aside official "on
the beam" and "off the beam" moments to delineate and ensure time
for exercise, time with family or time to unwind.
- Get out the Microscope – Think about what specifically causes
your Sunday night blues, identify the triggers, and work on ways to
prevent or remove those stressors.
- Know Your Goals – Look at what you'd like to learn, the job
description of the position you want or the career path, and then
create a proactive plan. Review and adjust it regularly.
- Pay Attention to your Positivity - Review your wins and keep a
running list of accomplishments, however small, as well as
recognition from your colleagues.
- Find Better – Sometimes, it's time to look for something else.
If you're truly unhappy in your current position, outline a plan to
find a new job with elements that make you happy and
productive.
The results of the current Monster Global Poll are based on
votes cast by Monster visitors from: March
30-April 14, 2015. Only one vote per user is counted toward
the final tabulation. The Monster Global poll, a product of
Monster, the premier global online employment solution and flagship
brand of Monster Worldwide, Inc., is a series of online polls that
gauge users' opinions on a variety of topics relating to careers,
the economy and the workplace. These polls are not scientific
and reflect the opinions of only those Internet users who have
chosen to participate.
For more insights on employment trends, please visit:
www.monster.com/blog.
About Monster Worldwide
Monster Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:
MWW), is a global leader in successfully connecting job
opportunities and people. Monster uses the world's most advanced
technology to help people Find Better, matching job seekers to
opportunities via digital, social and mobile solutions including
monster.com®, our flagship website, and employers to the best
talent using a vast array of products and services. As an
Internet pioneer, more than 200 million people have registered on
the Monster Worldwide network. Today, with operations in more
than 40 countries, Monster provides the broadest, most
sophisticated job seeking, career management, recruitment and
talent management capabilities globally. For more information visit
monster.com/about.
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