One in Four Americans Stay in Unwanted Jobs for Health Insurance

A new survey reveals that approximately 24% of U.S. employees remain in jobs they dislike primarily for health insurance benefits, a significant increase since 2021, indicating a concerning trend for the economy.

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Staying in a job for the health insurance? About 1 in 4 Americans do, a survey says

About 24% of U.S. employees stay in unwanted jobs just for health insurance, a report out Wednesday finds. Up significantly since 2021, the uptick in "job lock" is a concerning sign for the U.S. economy.

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One in Four Americans Stay in Unwanted Jobs for Health Insurance

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