If you're a high achiever, it means that you have the ambition to achieve at the highest heights of your unmatched potential. It means that you're intrinsically motivated to see others reach the pinnacle of their own potential. It means you're invested in society's future. Business.com reports that 57% of America’s workforce considers themselves to be high achievers. Self-described high-achieving workers in our study seemed to resist the hallmarks of “hustle culture.” Though they were likelier than average or underachieving colleagues to show up early to work, they also took more vacation days than others. They prioritize professional development, volunteer work, networking, and stress reduction techniques over those who consider themselves average or underachievers.
Remote workers were less likely than full-time in-person workers to describe themselves as high achievers. They were also less likely to expect pay raises or promotions. Though 82% of workers felt they’ve achieved enough to deserve a pay raise, only 30% plan to actually ask for a raise. Women, in particular, were less likely than men to expect to receive a raise, though they felt equally deserving. Generation Z workers (aged 18-26) were likelier than their older colleagues to feel they deserve promotions at work. They were twice as likely as Baby Boomers to say they expect to get a raise and a promotion soon.
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