Working it out

Recession could make us happier in our jobs, writes Arlene Harris.

Working it out

IN the current economic climate, being in gainful employment can only be seen as a positive thing. But according to Australian researchers, we should all be a bit more choosy about our working lives as sticking with a job you don’t like is bad for your health.

Associate professor Peter Butterworth, author of a study by the Australian National University said that people unhappy in their jobs were just as likely to have mental health issues as those without a job at all.

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