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Chinese scientists report low job satisfaction but high career optimism

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A recent survey published in the journal Nature indicates that Chinese scientists report lower job satisfaction compared to their peers globally, with only 51% expressing contentment. Despite these frustrations, a significant majority of Chinese respondents remain optimistic about their future career prospects, believing they will achieve greater success than scientists in the United States and Great Britain. The survey, which included 157 Chinese participants among 3,882 respondents from 133 countries, noted a 24% decrease in job satisfaction among Chinese scientists since 2018. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Zhang Tong ·

    Chinese scientists dissatisfied with jobs but optimistic about future, survey says

    Chinese scientists are less satisfied with their jobs than researchers in any other major country, according to a survey that also found they are more optimistic about their careers than their counterparts in the United States and Britain. Only 51 per cent of the 157 respondents …

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