Monday morning rolls around faster than any other time of the week and new research reveals that getting out of bed is the number one reason why over half (57%) of Brits dislike the day more than any other.
Nearly two-thirds (65%) of Gen Z workers voted Monday as the worst working day of the week. When asked why, 52% said they find leaving their beds the hardest thing about Monday mornings. 48% of Millennials agreed that this is the worst part of a Monday for them too.
For some people it can be difficult to Love Mondays, so leading jobs and careers site Reed.co.uk set out to dig a little deeper into how Brits really feel about Monday mornings, as well as how it relates to their career. Aside from struggling to get up in the morning, additional reasons include mourning the weekend, with 45% of the working population agreeing, rising to 48% of Millennials and 47% of Gen Z workers. Three in ten (30%) UK workers blame the ‘Sunday Scaries’, a feeling of dread on a late Sunday afternoon when anticipating the working week ahead. Perhaps indicating that they haven’t yet found a job that they love.
Looking across the UK, residents in Cardiff have the toughest time on a Monday morning, with two-thirds (66%) revealing they find the start of the week the most difficult. Following closely behind are Birmingham and Edinburgh at 64% and 62% respectively.
Areas of the UK that dislike Mondays the most:
- Cardiff – 66%
- Birmingham – 64%
- Edinburgh – 62%
- London – 60%
- Leicester – 60%
When it comes to what UK workers think would make their Mondays better, whilst a lie-in tops the list (36%), having a freshly brewed coffee (30%), receiving a small act of kindness (30%) and listening to their favourite music (25%) are the small things that make the biggest difference.
Men and women differ in terms of what would help them have an extra spring in their step in the mornings, as women admit having extra time relaxing in bed (42%) would make them feel much better compared to only 30% of men. It seems men are more reliant on caffeine, as 34% of men reach for a coffee to give them the kick-start they need, whereas only 27% of women needed that caffeine hit in the morning.
Simon Wingate, Managing Director at Reed.co.uk, says: “Reed.co.uk wants to help people Love Mondays by finding jobs they enjoy so much they want to jump out of bed in the morning, even if it is a Monday.
“The truth is, Love Mondays can look different to everyone. It could be finding your purpose, working with colleagues who feel more like friends, or gaining additional skills to progress in your career, but whatever it looks like (and whatever days of the week you work), you can find a job you’ll love at Reed.co.uk.”
To help people Love Mondays, Simon Wingate, Managing Director at Reed.co.uk, shares some of his top tips for candidates looking for a role right now:
- Figure out what you want to do. Whether you are progressing into a more senior role, are looking to try your hand in a new industry or just want a change of scenery, knowing what you are looking for is important as it’ll all inform your job search. If you don’t know where to start, consider how your skills, interests and priorities match up with the typical tasks of the roles you’re interested in before creating a list of all the potential job titles you’d like to include in your search
- Tailor your CV. In a competitive market, capturing the attention of a hiring manager quickly is more important than ever. You don’t need to write an entirely fresh CV each time, you only need to tweak sections such as your personal statement and skills, to make sure you’re ticking off the requirements of the job description
- Check back daily. New jobs are added every day to Reed.co.uk and submitting your application quickly is vital if you want to beat the competition. Spending a small amount of time each day checking job sites, employer websites and social media pages will ensure you stay up to date with the latest vacancies on offer
