Most Kirov residents choose their profession independently.

Most Kirov residents choose their profession independently.

      According to the study, 67% of residents of the Kirov region made their career choice independently. Another 17% consulted with relatives, and 16% entirely trusted their family's opinion. The most independent respondents were young people: among those under 18, 84% made their decision on their own, and in the 35-44 age group, this figure was 65%.

      The highest independence was shown by workers in agriculture (85%) and the extracting industries (75%). At the same time, employees in the oil and gas sector (41%), utilities and energy (both 30%), as well as the financial sector (29%), more often made career decisions together with close relatives.

      Family influence extends beyond advice. One in five respondents (22%) reported that relatives insisted on a stable and prestigious profession, while 13% admitted they were practically persuaded to enroll in a chosen university or college. For 3%, family members' professions served as an example, while another 3% refused to follow their path due to low salaries or high workload. Meanwhile, 6% noted they were able to receive family support when changing their profession.

      Overall, the attitude of close ones towards residents' career choices was positive: 55% of participants reported support, 31% experienced neutral reactions, 8% reported family disagreements, and only 1% faced negativity.

      Every third resident of the Kirov region has access to confidential work information.

      Kirov residents find it easier to become medical professionals and chefs than lawyers.

      Every third resident of the Kirov region found their partner at work.

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Most Kirov residents choose their profession independently.

The hh.ru platform conducted a survey among residents of the Kirov region and found out how they chose their first profession and how their relatives reacted to this choice. The results showed that young people are more often making decisions independently, while family influence remains a significant factor.