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Bad health Quote by Simon Sinek

“2011 study conducted by a team of social scientists at the University of Canberra in Australia concluded that having a job we hate is as bad for our health and sometimes worse than not having a job at all.” quote by Simon Sinek
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““2011 study conducted by a team of social scientists at the University of Canberra in Australia concluded that having a job we hate is as bad for our health and sometimes worse than not having a job at all.””

Simon Sinek

About This Quote

Source Article: Harvard Business Review, 2021

Hating your job harms health more than unemployment; purpose matters for wellbeing.

In simple terms: Job dissatisfaction harms health.

Key Takeaway

Find work that aligns with purpose.

Themes

work health purpose

Mood

motivational concerned

Type

career psychological

When to use this quote

  • career counseling
  • job search
  • mental health awareness

Key Concepts

occupational psychology wellbeing

Questions to Reflect On

  • What purpose drives your work?
  • How to transition to fulfilling work?
A Different Perspective

Economic necessity may force staying in bad jobs.

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