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People must really love their pets. Enough to take a pay cut to have them in the office. The average pet owner thinks about their pet at least 7 times during the work days. That’s almost once an hour and on top of that, they worry about their pets five times every day when they’re at work.
A survey of 18-hundred employed pet owners reveals:
- Those worries may be related to the fact that 22% of in-office or hybrid workers admit that when they’re in the office they’re more stressed about how their pet is doing at home than their work responsibilities.
- Only 39% of those polled feel their current workplace is “very” pet-friendly, something 47% feel is a high priority when deciding where to work.
- Nearly a third (31%) have considered quitting their current job in order to take better care of their pet and 7% already have changed jobs so they could better care for their pet.
- Six in 10 respondents say they’d think about leaving their job if it interfered with their ability to take care of their pet.
- And 41% would be willing to take a pay cut to be able to work in a pet-friendly environment.
- Pet owner employees say they’d be more open to working in the office if pets were allowed to come (30%), they could take sick days when their pet is sick (28%) or if their job came with pet benefits (24%).
- Just over half (54%) think their pet gets separation anxiety when they’re away at work and 47% experience it themselves.
- People who work remotely or have hybrid schedules take an average of five cuddle or play breaks with their pet during the work day, and 59% of them say those breaks are an “absolute must.”
- For 81% of pet parents, giving their pet the best life possible is a top priority. To do this, they spend a lot of time with them (77%), give them treats everyday (63%) and make sure they get plenty of exercise (60%).
- To give their pet a better life, some people would even give up a promotion (16%) or their job security (14%).
Would it be worth it to you to take a pay cut to have your pet with you during the day?