Workers’ mental health suffering because of jobs

Almost half of jobseekers surveyed in Galway revealed that their mental health had suffered because of a job.

The survey was carried out by Jobs Expo Galway, a careers event which took place in the city last weekend.

It revealed that working and fiscal stress is taking its toll on the mental health of local jobseekers.

It found that:

* 49% of respondents reported that their mental health has suffered because of their job

* Bullying: 18% of people have experienced bullying from colleges, while 23% have experienced bullying at the hands of a manager.

* Salary is only the third factor considered by jobseekers, under a good working environment and career progression.

* 54% of respondents say they have not benefited from the positive trends in the economy

The results of two polls, taken six months apart, demonstrate that despite the positive trends in the economy, workers are feeling the pressure of the housing crisis, have fears about their future prospects and are prepared to leave the region to improve their quality of life.