Job security, AI, personal finances and the economy top list of stressors for American workers into 2024

It hasn’t been the most fun year to be working in the tech industry. While the layoffs that plagued the sector from mid 2022 had, in the main, calmed down by September of this year, other worries remained. According to a recent report, 64 percent of this year than in previous years, with 25 percent reporting that their stress levels are “much higher”.

Women are more stressed than their male counterparts, and those aged 45 to 60 experience far higher stress than their millennial colleagues. Gen Z is also vulnerable, however, with 49 percent of this cohort reporting higher stress levels in 2023. Workers are worried So what’s causing workers to be so worried? Money, unsurprisingly, is the big one.

Inflation may have steadied somewhat which helps the bottom line, but 2023 was a year where wages and pay rises didn’t keep up with inflation and the rising costs of living. Aside from personal finances, job security is another big worry. Beyond fears around layoffs, many workers are now alert to the fact that advances in AI and automation could result in their jobs being replaced.

This is even though only two percent of jobs have been replaced by AI so far, but many reports, such as one from , predict that AI will both create jobs, as well as take them. It says that “two thirds of occupations could be partially automated by AI”, which flames the fans of workers’ worries.

Mental health issues are also top of mind for American employees as we head towards the end of the year. A third of American workers report that they are highly concerned about their emotional well being or mental health, according to a recent study from the (EBRI). EBRI has found that 25 percent rate their mental health as fair or poor, with nearly six in 10 saying they struggle to balance work and caregiving responsibilities.

If you are feeling the same way, one effective way to relieve stress around issues such as burnout and money is to look for a new role in a company with a kinder work culture. Plus, job switching represents the best way to get more money in your pocket, too. The is a great place to start. It contains thousands of open roles across the tech sector, such as the three below.

Adobe has a great opportunity for a to collaborate closely with legal professionals to understand their needs and challenges and translate those into technical requirements. You’ll also develop and maintain specialized software applications (Vendor and Custom Build) tailored for legal processes, such as case management, document review, and contract management among other tasks.

Staying up to date on the latest technological advancements and legal industry trends is essential so you can recommend and implement innovative solutions. Plus, you will evaluate how the latest technologies (such as generative AI and AI/ML) can be used to gain significant efficiency. To be considered, you’ll need a Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, or a related field (or equivalent experience), as well as five or more years of experience in a developer role, and a minimum of four years in Python, PySpark and SQL development experience is also required.

. Carnegie Mellon University seeks an expert to conduct nuclear surety verification and analysis to ensure that software does not violate nuclear safety standards. You will collaborate with a team of engineers and scientists on methods to improve nuclear surety activities through Agile verification processes, hardware simulation tools, and improved regression automation techniques.

And you’ll work in a brand new lab with cutting edge tools using the most advanced testing and verification methods. You’ll have a BS with 10 years’ experience, an MS with eight years of experience, or a PhD with five years’ experience. In terms of professional experience, you’ll have worked as a software developer, software engineer, or verification engineer in a team environment, and you understand the DoD systems engineering lifecycle.

. ENSCO Avionics is looking for talented to work on safety critical embedded software. You will define high level and low level software requirements, develop new software, port legacy software for new hardware configurations, perform software hardware integration, and support system integration. Requirements include a Bachelor of Science degree, at least three years of hands on experience, safety critical embedded development experience, a background in software architecture and design and hands on experience with C.

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