More people in St. Petersburg need extra work these days. According to a new survey, almost half the city's workers plan to find a second job soon, a 3% increase from late last year. The study interviewed over 38,000 working residents about their employment plans.
The number of people saying they have no interest in additional work has dropped from 45% to 41%. This shift happens as living costs keep rising across the northern Russian city. Food prices have gone up recently, making it harder for many to make ends meet on a single income. The average salary in St. Petersburg stands at 106,000 rubles, but that doesn't stretch as far as before.
The changes reflect broader employment trends throughout Russia. Workers move between jobs more frequently as they search for better pay or working conditions. The online recruitment platform
The number of people saying they have no interest in additional work has dropped from 45% to 41%. This shift happens as living costs keep rising across the northern Russian city. Food prices have gone up recently, making it harder for many to make ends meet on a single income. The average salary in St. Petersburg stands at 106,000 rubles, but that doesn't stretch as far as before.
The changes reflect broader employment trends throughout Russia. Workers move between jobs more frequently as they search for better pay or working conditions. The online recruitment platform
hh.ruconducted the research showing these patterns. Their findings suggest that economic pressures continue to reshape how people approach work in major Russian cities.
