A survey conducted by Springboard Talent to find out the challenges people are facing in their career and life. Over 60 responses are collected. Participants mainly from Asia Feel free to download and share freely with your friends.

1. S U R V E Y R E S U L T S
C H A L L E N G E S P E O P L E F A C E I N T H E I R D A I L Y L I V E S
B Y : N G E E K E Y , C H A N
S P R I N G B O A R D T A L E N T
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What Challenges do you face in
your career and life?

2. Purpose and Objective of this Survey
 Survey conducted by Springboard Talent LLP
 Purpose is to find out challenges people face in their
career and life
 Survey is conducted using Survey Monkey
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/9PS5YPT
 Total of 9 questions
 Participants are mainly from Asia
 Almost 60 responses collected in a week
 Top 10 challenges are highlighted in each question

3. 1. What do you constantly worry or complain about?
 Money matters
 Career path and uncertainty
 Work Life Balance
 Family relationships and issues
 Management style and colleagues
 Unfair salary and promotion
 Working issues/environment
 Relationships at work
 Health due to tiredness of work
 Worry about unemployment/loss of job

4. 2. What makes your days difficult or unpleasant?
 Not enough money
 Too much work
 Dealing with difficult people
 Balancing between professional & private matters
 Boss or colleagues criticism
 Complains from spouse
 Not able to find a solution to a problem
 Gossip and office politics
 Doing things that you hate
 Unclear goals

5. 3. What stands in your way of doing what you need to do?
 Lack of resources
 Financial support
 Social and cultural challenges
 Lack of confidence
 Lack of knowledge and experience
 Unsupportive management
 Family commitment
 Procrastination
 Lack of passion and self motivation
 Lack of opportunity

6. 4. What do you have to deal with on a regular basis?
 Family matters
 Too much work
 No right balance
 Deadlines at work
 Maintain good relationship with boss & colleagues
 Stress and pressure from work
 Too many unnecessary emails
 Uncertainty
 Understanding social and cultural differences
 Making decisions

7. 5. What would save you a lot of time?
 Money and resources
 Good system and process
 Mentor coaching in life and work
 Good time management and planning
 Working from home
 Using internet effectively
 Relevant information
 Great leaders, not just managers
 Cooperation and teamwork in the workplace
 Clear plan

8. 6. What biggest problems do you constantly try to solve?
 How to make more money
 Time management
 Relationship/Family matters
 Working environment
 Overcome fear and lack of confidence
 Work Life Balance
 Looking for a good job environment and nice boss
 Misunderstanding among co-workers
 Negative thinking
 Physical tiredness

9. 7. What type of information are you always looking for?
 Right information
 Knowledge on specific topics
 New ideas
 Work or career related
 Entrepreneurship
 Self-development tools
 How to information
 Detailed instructions
 Current events or technologies
 Facts and figures

10. 8. What do you desire the most at this point in your life?
 Enjoy life without worries
 Financial stability
 Do what you love
 Career success
 Upgrade through education
 Have time to travel and relax
 Finding a good partner to spend in life
 Spend quality time with children and family
 Good health
 More personal time

11. 9. What would make your life absolutely perfect?
 Financial stability
 Good career
 Freedom to do what you are passionate about
 Traveling around the world
 A perfect life partner
 Happiness and peace
 Good and healthy family
 Good life balance
 Start a small business
 Peace and good relationships

12. About Springboard Talent LLP
About Springboard Talent LLP
 Ngee Key is the founder of Springboard Talent.
 He is a Certified Career Management Coach
(CCMC), Facilitator, Trainer, Speaker, Writer.
 Focused on empowering people to find their
own answers, encouraging and supporting
them on the path as they continue to make
important choices.
 Company registered and based in Singapore.
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