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Poll: Work hours, job satisfaction both up

September 6, 1999
Web posted at: 11:22 a.m. EDT (1522 GMT)

PRINCETON, New Jersey (CNN) -- Men are more likely than women to put in a long work week, according to a new Gallup poll. Related questions from the survey tracked job satisfaction and what workers liked, and disliked, about their jobs.

Why are satisfied workers happy?
1. Co-workers 67%
2. Safety conditions 63%
3. Flexibility of hours 56%
4. Vacation time 50%
5. Job security 48%
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Source: Gallup poll
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Why are dissatisfied workers unhappy?
1. Job Stress 34%
2. Wages 30%
3. Retirement plan 29%
4. Health insurance 28%
5. Likelihood of promotion 27%
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Source: Gallup poll
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