Get Happier

E is for Employment

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We spend a lot of time at work – about a quarter of it over the course of our lifetime – so it is crucial that our work contributes positively to our happiness.
 
In this episode, Paul explores the factors that makes us happy – and miserable – in the workplace (our bosses matter a lot) and explains why job security is central to being happier.

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