{
  "id": 10835253,
  "title": "Shift in Values: Job Study: Many People Only Work for the Money",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/wertewandel-berufestudie-viele-menschen-arbeiten-nur-noch-furs-geld",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-30T02:15:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Handelsblatt",
    "slug": "handelsblatt",
    "url": "https://www.handelsblatt.com/politik/deutschland/wertewandel-berufestudie-viele-menschen-arbeiten-nur-noch-fuers-geld/100258488.html"
  },
  "original_language": "de",
  "account": "A recent survey by Yougov for the insurance company HDI found that 59% of employees in Germany work primarily or only for the money, a 17% increase from the previous year and nearly double the rate from 2019. Over half of respondents aged 15-54 (54%) and 63% of those aged 55-64 said they would stop working as soon as possible if they didn't need the money. The survey also found that people have mixed feelings about artificial intelligence, with 42% expecting it to lead to job losses. The most KI-threatened professions are seen as IT developers, financial and tax advisors, and advertising and marketing professionals, while cooks and chefs are considered the least at risk.",
  "summary": "Those who identify with their work are usually motivated. However, according to a new survey, an increasing number of people find working life unfulfilling.",
  "key_points": [
    "59% of German workers cite money as primary job motivation, up 17 points from last year",
    "54% of age group 15-54 would quit work if financially necessary, 63% of 55-64 age group",
    "AI viewed positively for reduced routine work and productivity, but 42% fear job cuts"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}