OREANDA-NEWS  The majority of Russians (25 percent) preferred to spend their first salary on clothes. This is reported by Izvestia with reference to the study of the IC Rosgosstrakh and HeadHunter.

21 percent of Russians decided to give their parents the first money they earned, the same number preferred to postpone them for a serious purchase. 20 percent of respondents spent their salaries on entertainment, 14 percent purchased gadgets, and ten percent paid for education.

Most often, Russians started working outside of their specialty. So, 11 percent were employed by workers in production, consultants in the store — six percent, assistants — five percent. Five percent of respondents turned out to be waiters and promoters. 14 percent of respondents started working immediately by profession.

The main requirement for the first job was a good salary (41 percent), the ability to work and study at the same time (41 percent), as well as proximity to home (28 percent) and the possibility of career growth (22 percent).

The majority of Russians (81 percent) experienced difficulties in finding their first job. For example, 24 percent of respondents said that they did not want to be accepted without experience, 21 percent were offered a low salary, 17 percent did not take because of age, and 13 percent were not satisfied with the schedule. 59 percent of respondents were officially registered at their first job.

From one to three months in the first place of work were a third of Russians, 33 percent — more than a year, 26 percent — from a year to six months. The majority (32 percent) of respondents found a job with the help of friends, 23 percent were helped by parents, 15 percent used job search sites.

Earlier, employers told how they are trying to retain employees who have decided to leave the company. Most offer them a more comfortable schedule. In addition, managers try to raise salaries or provide moral support to employees.