Americans Like Their Jobs, Worry About Losing Them

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More than a quarter of Americans say they are worried about losing their jobs in the next year, a new poll shows. Some 26% of people surveyed in a February Marist Poll said they were somewhat or very concerned about losing their jobs, compared to 74% who said they were only a little or not at all worried about it. Those who do have jobs said they were pleased with them, though. An overwhelming 88% said they were satisfied…


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