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Are you feeling lonely at work? You are not alone

Are you feeling lonely at work? You are not alone
The number of US adults who say they're lonely has climbed to 58% from 46% before the pandemic. (Image: Depositphotos)
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By Te-Ping ChenMore Americans are profoundly lonely, and the way they work – more digitally linked but less personally connected – is deepening that sense of isolation.Nick Skarda, 29 years old, works two jobs in logistics and office administration in San Diego to keep up with his bills. After a couple of years at the logistics job, he has one friend there. He says hi to co-workers at his office job but doesn’t really know any.“I feel sort of an emptiness or lack of belonging,” he says. Juggling two jobs leave...

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