This article examines the habituation eff ect in the context of labor mobility among shift workers, focusing on the relationship between the current social benefi ts package and compensation incentives received at work and the expectations regarding their provision in potential job placement within the permanent residence region. The empirical basis consists of data from a CAWI survey (February 2024, n = 434, shift workers permanently residing in the Republic of Mordovia). The χ² criterion was applied to identify associations between current benefi ts and future job requirements, while k-means clustering was used to diff erentiate the demands among various categories of shift workers (by age, education level, and presence of minor children). The study empirically confi rms that the composition and structure of the current social benefi ts package signifi cantly infl uence shift workers’ expectations for potential employment conditions in their permanent residence region. A statistically signifi cant habituation eff ect (p < 0.05) was detected for 82% of the benefi ts analyzed. The shift workers who currently have access to well-equipped workspaces, career advancement opportunities, and corporate guarantees such as employer-sponsored housing programs tend to expect these conditions in future employment near their permanent residence. Three distinct groups of shift workers were identifi ed: "Pre-Retirees" (minimal demands, prioritizing fl exible schedules and proximity to home), "Young Professionals" (highest expectations regarding benefi ts and incentives), "Family-Oriented Workers" (emphasis on child support benefi ts). The habituation eff ect transforms corporate-provided benefi ts into baseline employee demands, particularly among highly mobile skilled workers. The fi ndings help identify which benefi ts are most strongly infl uenced by prior work experience and defi ne universally valued corporate guarantees that remain important regardless of current employment conditions.