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Early Exploration of Employee Job Satisfaction Determinants

Siti Annisa Wahdiniawati, Firman Dera, Alex P. Karo-karo, Endah Pujiastuti, Sri Rejeki

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  • Siti Annisa Wahdiniawati: Universitas Dian Nusantara, Indonesia
  • Firman Dera: Universitas Gorontalo, Indonesia
  • Alex P. Karo-karo: Universitas Wirahusada Medan, Indonesia
  • Endah Pujiastuti: Politeknik Stibisnis, Indonesia
  • Sri Rejeki: Universitas Dian Nusantara, Indonesia
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October 10, 2025
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Abstract

This study aims to examine the impact of work stress and career development on job satisfaction at CV SAI Semarang. A quantitative research approach was employed for this study. The population consists of 39 employees at CV SAI Semarang. A non-probability sampling method was applied, utilizing a saturated sampling technique. The data analysis was conducted using descriptive analysis, classical assumption tests, coefficient of determination tests, and hypothesis testing, all processed with IBM SPSS software version 26. Research instruments included a questionnaire and an interview guide. The results revealed that work stress had a negative and significant effect on job satisfaction at CV SAI Semarang, while career development positively and significantly influenced job satisfaction. Furthermore, both work stress and career development, when considered together, had a positive and significant impact on job satisfaction at CV SAI Semarang.

Author Biographies
Siti Annisa Wahdiniawati

Universitas Dian Nusantara

Management Study Program, Universitas Dian Nusantara, Special Capital Region of Jakarta, Indonesia.

Firman Dera

Universitas Gorontalo

Management Study Program, Universitas Gorontalo, Gorontalo Province, Indonesia.

Alex P. Karo-karo

Universitas Wirahusada Medan

Management Study Program, Universitas Wirahusada Medan, North Sumatra Province, Indonesia.

Endah Pujiastuti

Politeknik Stibisnis

Retail Business and Management Study Program, Politeknik Stibisnis, Central Java Province, Indonesia.

Sri Rejeki

Universitas Dian Nusantara

Management Study Program, Universitas Dian Nusantara, Special Capital Region of Jakarta, Indonesia.

Article Identifiers
  • Article Title: Early Exploration of Employee Job Satisfaction Determinants
  • DOI: 10.59431/ijer.v5i2.569
  • Publication Date: 2025-10-10
  • Journal: Indonesian Journal Economic Review (IJER)
  • Volume: 5
  • Issue: 2
  • Pages: 107-13
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Volume: 5
Issue: 2
Year: 2025
Published: 2025-10-10
Pages: 107-13
Section: Articles
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Wahdiniawati, S. A., Dera, F., P. Karo-karo, A., Pujiastuti, E., & Rejeki, S. (2025). Early Exploration of Employee Job Satisfaction Determinants. Indonesian Journal Economic Review (IJER), 5(2), 107-13. https://doi.org/10.59431/ijer.v5i2.569
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