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Job clingers, beware: research shows you’re more likely to regret staying in a bad job than quitting it

Job clingers, beware: research shows you’re more likely to regret staying in a bad job than quitting it

For anyone clinging to a job they hate, here’s a wake-up call: you’re statistically more likely to regret staying put than walking away.

January 29, 2026

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