People who experience mental problems as children or teenagers have more career problems as adults, according to a study published in Occupational and Environmental Medicine.

Researchers used data from over 8,000 people all born during one week in March 1958. Those who had mental problems when they were young tended to end up in low-paying jobs. The authors believe that they may choose less demanding jobs to relieve stress. However, their jobs actually cause more stress in the form of low pay, little control over decisions, and job insecurity.

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