A new survey by Talker Research reveals that recent graduates find negotiating their salary (54%) more stressful than breaking up with a partner (39%). Other findings:
- 52% of recent grads find filing their taxes more confusing than building IKEA furniture (39%)
- Only 35% of graduates have created a budget and stuck to it
- graduates’ top worries
Getting a job in my sector/field – 44%
Paying off my student debt – 35%
Paying my bills every month – 33%
Finding an affordable place to live – 24%
Making new friends – 11%
Being away from my friends/family – 9%