and working conditions, found 16% of 2,000 respondents believe their financial situation is “quite difficult” or “very difficult.”
Around one-fifth of respondents said they are “just getting by”, 41% are “doing alright” and 21% “living comfortably,” according to the research. Elsewhere, 75% are “worried about future income” and 27% have to take work outside the industry to make ends meet.worsens, with prices skyrocketing, which is clearly impacting an industry that is heavily reliant on casual, freelance labor, although the number feeling their job was secure actually improved from 23% in 2021 to 28%.
Today’s survey noted small improvements and a heightened desire for change including a reduction in those reporting “poor mental health” from 29% to 24%, fewer considering leaving the industry due to mental health concerns and the suicide figure dropping to 29% – although the latter remains far above the national average.
There was also a decrease in experiences of bullying, harassment and discrimination from 53% in 2021 to 46%, but concerns were raised that many of these incidences fail to be reported.