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Boring jobs can kill you
Star Tribune ^ | Sep 25, 2002

Posted on 09/24/2002 8:33:41 AM PDT by wallcrawlr

Edited on 04/13/2004 3:37:18 AM PDT by Jim Robinson. [history]

Boring jobs can kill you. At least that's the claim of researchers from the University of Texas School of Public Health.

The researchers found that workers who spent their lives in undemanding jobs with little control over their work were 35 percent more likely to die during a 10-year period than workers in challenging jobs with lots of decision-making responsibilities, after controlling for other relevant factors.


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I wonder if they got a government grant for this research?
Real enlightening...
1 posted on 09/24/2002 8:33:41 AM PDT by wallcrawlr
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To: wallcrawlr
This is where FR comes in: to keep us from getting bored at work. Freeping can extend your lifespan!
2 posted on 09/24/2002 8:53:52 AM PDT by Stingray51
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To: wallcrawlr
Well, if they want a low risk demanding job while on a lazy job, they can join FR while on their job!!
3 posted on 09/24/2002 9:38:07 AM PDT by lavaroise
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To: wallcrawlr
BORING JOBS CAN KILL YOU

help me...I'm...fading...he-e-elp.

4 posted on 09/24/2002 12:55:17 PM PDT by stanz
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