Translation of publicist‘s post (RUS).

While the government is dealing with economic turmoil, companies and various organizations are looking for ways to cut costs. One way has been to cut employee wages.

However, a survey conducted by the WageIndicator fund shows that three quarters of respondents are opposed to the idea of getting paid less for the same amount of work during the crisis.

Over 4300 people from 19 countries on 4 continents took part in the survey. The results showed that 27% were willing to sacrifice a part of their salary during the crisis, but 73% were against such measures.

It should be noted that there is a great difference in opinion across countries. The highest percentage of those unwilling to get paid less was found in Belarus and Mozambique (80% each). The Netherlands showed a similar result.

Kazakhstan’s public was split along the same lines, with 72% of respondents against lowering wages, and only 28% in support.

Yet there were countries where over half of the respondents said they were willing to accept lower wages for the same work they perform now. Among them were Azerbaijan (50%), Spain (51%), India (54%), Paraguay (55%), Angola (56%) and the United States (59%).

The WageIndicator fund is currently conducting a new survey, in which you can take part. Do you think re-education will help people over 35 deal with the crisis? Share your point-of-view here.