Once an individual reaches a level of comfortable living, the relationship between pay and job satisfaction ________.

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C) For people who are poor or who live in poor countries, pay does correlate with job satisfaction and overall happiness. But once an individual reaches a level of comfortable living (in the United States, that occurs at about $40,000 a year, depending on the region and family size), the relationship between pay and job satisfaction virtually disappears. People who earn $80,000 are, on average, no happier with their jobs than those who earn closer to $40,000.

Once an Individual Reaches a Level of Comfortable Living, the Relationship