Among workers, most aren't very worried about losing their job
Core finding
Deep worry about a sudden layoff is scarce. Just 15% of Americans say they are very or extremely worried about facing unexpected job loss, including 6% who are extremely worried, an April 2024 Verasight survey finds.
The calm side is far larger: 41% say they are not at all or a little worried, including 23% who are not at all worried. An additional 18% are somewhat worried, and 26% are not currently employed.
Topline distribution
Among workers, most aren't very worried about losing their job.
Considering your employment status, how much are you worried about facing unexpected job loss in the current economic climate?
n = 1,000 · Apr 10–15, 2024 · MoE ±3.5%
Methodology
Full methodology →| Mode | Verasight panel recruited via random address-based sampling, random person-to-person text messaging, and dynamic online targeting |
|---|---|
| Population | US adults age 18+ |
| Field dates | Apr 10–15, 2024 |
| Base (unweighted) | 1,000 |
| Margin of error | ±3.5% |
| Module | 1 |
| Sponsor | Verasight |
| Weight variable | module-specific weights: weight_m1 for module 1, weight_m2 for module 2 |
| Weighting targets | age, race/ethnicity, sex, income, education, region, metropolitan status |
Sources
- verasight-mpsa-2024.tiiny.co
Considering your employment status, how much are you worried about facing unexpected job loss in the current economic climate?
Cite this question
Verasight MPSA Omnibus Survey #2024-037, fielded April 10-15, 2024, N=1,000 US adults age 18+, +/- 3.5%.