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Tracey Anne Duncan

Your job's benefits policy could actually kill you

This article contains mentions of suicide. If you or a loved one are struggling, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.

While it may seem like common sense that our jobs dramatically impact our quality of life, it turns out that our jobs may also determine how long we live. Sure, that’s obvious when you’re thinking about high-risk professions — like, say, lumberjacking — but a new study suggests that basically any job can be detrimental to your longevity if you don’t have paid sick leave.

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