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Married to the job: how a long-hours working culture keeps people single and lonely

16 mins | Apr 26, 2021
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The worrying consequence of committing only to your work. The irregularity of modern work has made relationships even harder to sustain. Many people have recognised that they have devoted themselves to their job and neglected most other things that give their life meaning. But, as Sarah Jaffe reveals, this affects certain types of people more than others.

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