The Blubber

Americans who make $100,000 to $149,999 a year are are most likely to describe their jobs as 'annoying,' per BI.

Approximately 5% of respondents earning between $100,000 and $149,999 annually claim their jobs are "annoying," a significantly higher percentage than in other salary brackets, according to survey results from Preply shared with Insider. In contrast, nearly 3.7% of those earning $55,000 to $64,999 annually describe their jobs as "annoying," and this figure drops to 1.1% for those earning $25,000 to $54,999 annually.

The survey, conducted by Preply, included 1,500 Americans in full-time jobs nationwide between August 16 and August 18. The reasons for respondents finding their workday annoying were not immediately apparent. Additionally, 54% of those earning $75,000 to $84,999 annually described their workdays as "busy." In contrast, those earning $25,000 to $54,999 annually were more likely to describe their typical workday as "routine," with one in four feeling they have a "bad boss."

While respondents used various terms to describe their jobs, the most common description, used by 42% of all respondents, was "busy." The characterization of work also varies by industry, with employees in transportation, manufacturing, and sales being more likely to feel bored, while those in education, construction, and healthcare often feel the busiest.