Tariff Impact: Nearly 40% of Workers Won't See Salary Increase, 21% Rely on Loans
A survey by a human resources bank reveals that nearly 90% of office workers believe the tariff war is severely impacting the workplace, with 37.5% confirming they will not receive a salary increase this year. Additionally, 43% of respondents report their financial situation is just breaking even, while 21% rely on loans to get by.
Spending areas for respondents include food costs at 53.5%, credit card payments at 44.6%, with housing loans and rent each at 28.5%, and insurance fees also at 28.5%. More than 60% of those with housing loans indicate increasing pressure from monthly repayments.
Additionally, 67.8% of workers desire passive income, with 64.1% acquiring it through investments. The average monthly passive income is reported to be 6415 NTD. The rising cost of living and stagnant wages signal a growing need for passive income among the workforce.
