Stress has become the most common reason for a worker being on long-term sick leave, a report reveals today. Experts said the psychological condition was the “21st century equivalent of the Black Death.” The Black Death killed 30-60% of Europe’s population in the mid-12th century. We don’t wish to minimize the dangers of long-term psychological stress, but comparisons with the Black Death are hyperbolic. Note that much of the info comes from “experts” whose livelihoods are enhanced by such pronouncements. To someone with a hammer, every problem looks like a nail.
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After 35 year career writing software for IBM mainframes, am now self-employed contractor thinking of joining a union and striking for higher wages. Cured morbid fear of heights when I learned to look at them as lengths standing on end. Uncompromising in refusal to accept browser cookies. Amateur investor who has accumulated a small fortune in the market after starting out years ago with a large one. For recreation, I run, hike, kayak and play tennis but will not consider synchronized swimming under any circumstances.
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