A survey by job board, RecruitIreland.com, on how the recession is impacting jobseekers reveals that despite the prevailing doom and gloom, jobseekers are actually seeing positive outcomes from the recession. Of the survey respondents, 70% agree that bargaining for services is now easier; over 50% state there is less pressure to "Keep up with the Joneses"; and 50% are optimistic about the future.

Additional findings suggest that the majority of respondents believe recovery will take place in early 2011. "This survey shows how resilient we are as a nation. It is refreshing to see that people can see some positives," says Emma Henry, Marketing Manager RecruitIreland.com. However, it does seem that very few job seekers can escape the impact of the recession, with 81% having seen their jobs impacted in some way and 33% being laid off.

Additional key findings claim that of the respondents, 35% confirm a reduction in salary and over half of those have also seen reduced working hours; furthermore, 31% feel that their careers are on hold for the moment, with some believing that their careers have taken a step back; additionally, 16% are taking the opportunity to invest in further training; 14% have actually benefited from the recession through promotion as the result of a job freeze or are benefiting from increased experience through job sharing; and 8% are taking the opportunity to start their own business.

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