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Staying in a job for the health insurance? About 1 in 4 Americans do, a survey says
Approximately 24% of U.S. employees remain in unwanted jobs primarily for health insurance, according to a recent report. This figure has risen notably since 2021, signaling economic concerns due to increased 'job lock'.
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