The Russians are looking for a more profitable profession with a situation that says a lot about the current life: the profits must continue during the transition. Researchers described such a request, and estimated the increase in financial anxiety over 3 years 2-3 times. Similar measurements from the Institute of Psychology of the Russian Academy of Sciences provide a different, narrower guideline: from December 2025 to February 2026, the share of those who worry when thinking about money increased from 60% to 66%. The desire to escape from unpleasant work collides with the fear of losing even its modest benefits. The fear is of quite everyday proportions. In an October Alpha-Money survey of more than 1,000 people, 86% of participants at least occasionally ran out of money before payday. It happened often with 15%, rarely with 31%. Among the missing amounts, 29% indicated 10-20 thousand rubles. Unplanned expenses were the most common cause of shortages. With such a budget, a sudden payment can undo months of caution: money set aside for changes to everyday life must be returned. A professional transition requires payment for both training and time before earning money in a new specialization. Even a free course leaves you with living expenses. According to Khach.ru, in September there were 13% fewer active vacancies on the site than a year earlier, and 15% more resumes. Still need to find a suitable employer. In a July SuperJob survey, 39% of economically active respondents admitted that they had no savings. For them, the requirement to maintain a salary while studying means an attempt to combine development with day-to-day accounts. The benefits from vocational training have not yet been realized; Moving costs will start sooner. Anxiety can interfere with what has already been earned. The expert describes the transition from hoarding goods to an almost complete refusal to spend for one person. IP RAS researchers associate different responses with a sense of control and predictability of income. Those who expect a price increase try to buy what they need in advance. Fearing to be left without income, he saves money.

The Russians are looking for a more profitable profession with a situation that says a lot about the current life: the profits must continue during the transition. Researchers described such a request, and estimated the increase in financial anxiety over 3 years 2-3 times. Similar measurements from the Institute of Psychology of the Russian Academy of Sciences provide a different, narrower guideline: from December 2025 to February 2026, the share of those who worry when thinking about money increased from 60% to 66%. The desire to escape from unpleasant work collides with the fear of losing even its modest benefits. The fear is of quite everyday proportions. In an October Alpha-Money survey of more than 1,000 people, 86% of participants at least occasionally ran out of money before payday. It happened often with 15%, rarely with 31%. Among the missing amounts, 29% indicated 10-20 thousand rubles. Unplanned expenses were the most common cause of shortages. With such a budget, a sudden payment can undo months of caution: money set aside for changes to everyday life must be returned. A professional transition requires payment for both training and time before earning money in a new specialization. Even a free course leaves you with living expenses. According to Khach.ru, in September there were 13% fewer active vacancies on the site than a year earlier, and 15% more resumes. Still need to find a suitable employer. In a July SuperJob survey, 39% of economically active respondents admitted that they had no savings. For them, the requirement to maintain a salary while studying means an attempt to combine development with day-to-day accounts. The benefits from vocational training have not yet been realized; Moving costs will start sooner. Anxiety can interfere with what has already been earned. The expert describes the transition from hoarding goods to an almost complete refusal to spend for one person. IP RAS researchers associate different responses with a sense of control and predictability of income. Those who expect a price increase try to buy what they need in advance. Fearing to be left without income, he saves money.