00:00American jobs have grown more stressful, but workers generally aren't getting extra pay for that added pressure.
00:06Researchers found that pattern in a working paper covering 481 occupations, from cleaners to chief executives.
00:13They examined wages and working conditions from 2008 to 2025.
00:18So if your job feels more demanding, it's not just about people moving into different careers.
00:23Most of the change happened within occupations.
00:26But there's another side to the shift.
00:27Workers also gained more freedom to make decisions, something they increasingly valued.
00:32And jobs offering greater control tended to pay more.
00:36The researchers found no matching pay reward for greater stress.
00:40Physically demanding jobs were also linked to lower wages.
00:43Despite workers generally disliking those demands, the findings suggest barriers keep workers from finding their ideal jobs.
00:50For American workers, pay alone doesn't tell the full story of a job.
00:54Disclosure. This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.
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