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Why getting fired is worse than divorce or the death of a spouse

Research shows that it takes much longer to bounce back from a dismissal than from the other two events.

Sat, Apr 29, 2017 - 5:50 AM

The impact of being fired is particularly hard on younger workers, research shows. Men also feel the blow harder than women.

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IT'S just not working out, may be some of the most heartbreaking words in the English language, leading to months of anguish, self-questioning and sleepless nights. Even worse: when they come from your boss.

Fired employees never quite recover to the same level of well-being, a measure...

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