Joe,a 52-year-old,lost his job when the plant he managed was closed,and his overall life satisfaction plummeted.After 9 months out of work,Joe was fortunate to find another,similar position.What can we expect for Joe now?

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Research has shown that even after finding new employment, individuals who experienced job loss still experience lower levels of life satisfaction compared to their pre-job loss baseline. Therefore, it is unlikely that Joe's overall life satisfaction will return to his pre-job loss baseline, but it is reasonable to expect that it will improve somewhat with his new employment.

Joe,a 52-Year-Old,lost His Job When the Plant He Managed Was