Amid Government Shutdown, Americans Ready to Turn to Self-Reliance, GoDaddy & HarrisX Poll Finds
GoDaddy (NASDAQ:GDDY) and HarrisX released an October 9-12, 2025 national poll showing Americans are financially anxious amid the government shutdown but increasingly oriented toward self-reliance.
Key findings: 61% of U.S. adults and 76% of federal employees are concerned about shutdown effects on personal finances; 50% of Americans say they would likely start a business or side hustle if income were disrupted; 63% of federal employees and 41% of adults report reducing spending. The survey sampled 1,129 U.S. adults and 236 federal employees (margins of error ±2.9 and ±6.4 points).
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GoDaddy (NASDAQ:GDDY) e HarrisX hanno rilasciato un sondaggio nazionale condotto dal 9 al 12 ottobre 2025 che mostra che gli americani sono finanziariamente ansiosi a causa della chiusura del governo, ma sempre più orientati all'autosufficienza.
Risultati chiave: 61% degli adulti statunitensi e 76% dei dipendenti federali sono preoccupati sugli effetti della chiusura sulle finanze personali; 50% degli americani affermano che probabilmente avvierebbero un'impresa o un'attività secondaria se il reddito fosse interrotto; 63% dei dipendenti federali e 41% degli adulti riportano una riduzione della spesa. Il sondaggio ha campionato 1.129 adulti statunitensi e 236 dipendenti federali ( margini di errore ±2,9 e ±6,4 punti).
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GoDaddy (NASDAQ:GDDY) y HarrisX publicaron una encuesta nacional del 9 al 12 de octubre de 2025 que muestra que los estadounidenses están ansiosos por temas financieros debido al cierre del gobierno, pero cada vez más orientados hacia la autosuficiencia.
Hallazgos clave: 61% de los adultos en EE. UU. y 76% de los empleados federales están preocupados por los efectos del cierre en las finanzas personales; 50% de los estadounidenses dicen que probablemente iniciarían un negocio o una actividad paralela si sus ingresos se interrumpieran; 63% de los empleados federales y 41% de los adultos reportan reducir el gasto. La encuesta muestreó a 1,129 adultos estadounidenses y 236 empleados federales (márgenes de error ±2,9 y ±6,4 puntos).
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GoDaddy (NASDAQ:GDDY)와 HarrisX가 2025년 10월 9-12일 전국 여론조사를 발표했습니다. 이는 정부 폐쇄 상황에서 미국인들이 재정적으로 불안을 느끼고 있지만 자립으로의 방향으로 점점 옮겨가고 있음을 보여줍니다.
핵심 발견: 61%의 미국 성인과 76%의 연방 직원이 재정에 미치는 폐쇄의 영향에 대해 우려하고 있습니다; 미국인의 50%가 소득이 중단될 경우 사업이나 부업을 시작할 가능성이 있다고 말합니다; 연방 직원의 63%와 성인의 41%가 지출을 줄였다고 보고합니다. 이 조사는 미국 성인 1,129명과 연방 직원 236명을 샘플링했습니다(오차범위 ±2.9포인트 및 ±6.4포인트).
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GoDaddy (NASDAQ:GDDY) et HarrisX ont publié un sondage national effectué du 9 au 12 octobre 2025 montrant que les Américains sont financièrement anxieux en raison de la fermeture du gouvernement, mais de plus en plus orientés vers l'autonomie.
Constats clés: 61% des adultes américains et 76% des employés fédéraux s'inquiètent des effets de la fermeture sur les finances personnelles; 50% des Américains disent qu'ils seraient probablement amenés à lancer une entreprise ou une activité secondaire si leurs revenus étaient perturbés; 63% des employés fédéraux et 41% des adultes déclarent réduire leurs dépenses. L'enquête a interrogé 1 129 adultes américains et 236 employés fédéraux (marges d'erreur respectives ±2,9 et ±6,4 points).
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GoDaddy (NASDAQ:GDDY) und HarrisX veröffentlichten eine nationale Umfrage vom 9. bis 12. Oktober 2025, die zeigt, dass Amerikaner angesichts der Regierungsschließung finanziell besorgt sind, sich aber zunehmend auf Selbstständigkeit ausrichten.
Schlüsselbefunde: 61% der US-Erwachsenen und 76% der Bundesbeamten machen sich Sorgen über die Auswirkungen der Schließung auf die persönlichen Finanzen; 50% der Amerikaner sagen, sie würden wahrscheinlich ein Unternehmen oder Nebeneinkommen gründen, wenn das Einkommen gestört wäre; 63% der Bundesbeamten und 41% der Erwachsenen berichten von reduzierten Ausgaben. Die Umfrage befragte 1.129 US-Erwachsene und 236 Bundesangestellte (Fehlerspannen ±2,9 bzw. ±6,4 Punkte).
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GoDaddy (NASDAQ:GDDY) و HarrisX قد أصدروا استطلاعاً وطنياً في الفترة من 9 إلى 12 أكتوبر 2025 يظهر أن الأميركيين يشعرون بالقلق المالي في ظل إغلاق الحكومة، لكنهم يتجهون بشكل متزايد نحو الاعتماد على الذات.
نتائج رئيسية: 61% من البالغين في الولايات المتحدة و76% من موظفي الحكومة الفيدرالية قلقون من آثار الإغلاق على الشؤون المالية الشخصية؛ 50% من الأميركيين يقولون إنهم من المحتمل أن يؤسسوا عملاً تجارياً أو نشاطاً جانبيّاً إذا تعرّض الدخل للاضطراب؛ 63% من موظفي الحكومة الفيدرالية و41% من البالغين أبلغوا بتقليل الإنفاق. شمل الاستطلاع 1,129 من البالغين الأميركيين و236 من موظفي الحكومة الفيدرالية (هوامش خطأ ±2.9 و ±6.4 نقاط).
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GoDaddy (NASDAQ:GDDY) 与 HarrisX 发布了一项在 2025 年 10 月 9-12 日进行的全国性民意调查，显示美国人在政府停摆下经济上感到焦虑，但在走向自力更生方面越来越具备方向感。
关键发现：61% 的美国成年人和 76% 的联邦雇员对停摆对个人财政的影响感到担忧；50% 的美国人表示如果收入受到影响，他们很可能会开办企业或副业；63% 的联邦雇员和 41% 的成年人报告减少开支。该调查对 1,129 名美国成年人和 236 名联邦雇员进行了抽样（误差范围 ±2.9 和 ±6.4 点）。
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- 50% of Americans likely to start a business or side hustle
- 74% of U.S. adults agree creating opportunities helps in tough times
- 70% of Americans say shutdown underscores need for self-reliance
- 61% of U.S. adults concerned about shutdown's impact on finances
- 76% of federal employees concerned about their personal finances
- 41% of Americans reducing spending because of the shutdown
Majority of Americans and three-quarters of federal employees report financial anxiety, but half say they're ready to start a side hustle or small business if needed
The survey of more than 1,100 American adults and over 200 U.S. federal government employees reveals that economic instability could fuel a new wave of self-reliance, with many Americans prepared to turn their skills and ideas into income streams.
"Anxiety over personal finances is high right now, but we're also seeing remarkable resolve from Americans more broadly, and from federal employees in particular, to create their own earning opportunities," said Jared Sine, GoDaddy's chief strategy and legal officer. "In times of uncertainty, the best thing you can do is bet on yourself."
The national survey, conducted October 9-12, 2025, reveals:
The Shutdown Is Rattling Americans' Confidence in Their Finances – And That's Especially True for Federal Employees
Americans are feeling the impact of economic uncertainty on their own finances.
61% of American adults and76% of federal government employees are concerned about the impact the government shutdown may have on their personal finances.56% of federal employees and34% ofU.S. adults say the government shutdown has already made them less confident about the stability of their income.- Concerns about the potential impact of the government shutdown extend beyond personal finances:
71% of Americans are concerned about the potential impact on small businesses and64% are concerned about the potential impact on consumer spending. - Among federal employees those concerns are even more acute.
90% are concerned about the impact the shutdown could have.75% are worried about small businesses and73% believe the shutdown could negatively impact consumer spending overall.
Consumers and Federal Workers Say They're Pulling Back on Spending
Economic anxiety, rising amid the federal government shutdown, is spurring caution when it comes to spending.
63% of federal employees and41% of Americans report reducing spending in response to the shutdown.44% of government employees and29% of all consumers say they are delaying major purchases.39% of federal employees say they are already dipping into savings to cover expenses because of the government shutdown.
The Shutdown Could Fuel Entrepreneurial Intent
Economic uncertainty could drive many to pursue greater financial independence.
70% of Americans and67% of federal employees surveyed agree that the shutdown underscores the need to be self-reliant when it comes to finding ways to generate income.74% ofU.S. adults and79% of federal employees polled agree that in challenging times, people benefit from creating their own financial opportunities.50% of Americans and41% of federal employees who responded to the survey say they would likely start a business or side hustle if their income were to be disrupted by the federal government shutdown or another negative economic event.
Sine said: "These findings appear to reveal a trend: when confidence in the economy falters, Americans are eager to seize control and create their own earning opportunities."
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"Even amid economic uncertainty, Americans aren't losing faith in themselves," added Dom Bartkus, managing director at HarrisX. "The data shows that while concerns about the potential impact of the government shutdown are real for many, people are ready to adapt and navigate disruption rather than be defined by it."
Methodology
HarrisX, commissioned by GoDaddy, conducted the nationally representative study online across
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About HarrisX
HarrisX is a leading strategic research, data analytics and AI consultancy focused on emerging technologies, business and social trends, social impact, public policy and politics. HarrisX conducts multi-method research in
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