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Multiple positions
Responses to SVMC’s survey indicate that, among those
Survey respondent quote:
who are working, over half fill both a full-time job as well
as at least one additional part-time job. Research shows
“To improve my health, I need
that this level of commitment to more than one position
to reduce my workload. It is
can be a driver of depression or other mental health
out of control.”
struggles, particularly if the positions have unpredictable
shift schedules and provide low wages.45 Research at the
national level indicates that those who hold more than one position did not sacrifice performance or
neglect responsibilities in either position, but rather made sacrifices to their personal and family life,
resulting in a higher rate of familial conflict.45
Survey Responses: Number of Positions Held (Working
Respondents 25-64 Years Old) n=204
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
Work more than one full- Work more than one part- Work both full-time and
time job
time job
1+ part time job
Survey respondent quote:
“If I could do one thing to improve my health, it
would be to get enough sleep. I work so much to
make ends meet that I shortchange sleep. Less
work hours would help me exercise to lose the
weight that probably gave me the sleep apnea
that makes me so tired all the time.”
45
Webster BD, Edwards BD, Smith MB. Is holding two jobs too much? An examination of dual jobholders. JBP. 2018;34, 271285. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10869-018-9540-2.
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