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Is it ever ok to take a job just for the insurance? do people do it much?

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Yes they do.: Benefits, particularly insurance are important reasons to look at when taking a job, particularly if you are able to cover more than one person, ie. Yourself, spouse, children. Many people will take a non-preferred job for insurance benefits, and as long as you try and do a good job, then no one could criticize the decision.

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Answered 11/26/2013

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