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Have you ever worked a job that caused permanent or long term damage to your body?

Yes
34.1%
No
59.4%
I've never worked a job
6.5%

3,605 votesFinal results

9:08 PM · Dec 19, 2020

Geoffrey Miller

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I know a lot of academics (inc. me) who got carpel tunnel syndrome in the year they're writing their dissertation or going up for tenure. Sounds trivial... if you've never had it. Ergonomic keyboard & mouse wrist rest help a lot to prevent this.

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Scott Sanderson

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Lifeguarded all summer with no sunscreen -- got skin cancer!

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@iammarkcarnegie

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Sitting and stressing count?

@AlaskanReality

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My knees, back, hips, feet, and wrists are all screaming for help and I'm only 21 🇺🇸✊

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I was a professional ballerina, so yes.

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Does carpal tunnel count? 😜

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Bike messenger in San Francisco. My knees have never been the same

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Delivered furniture for 3 years. 18-21. Just above minimum wage. Lift with your legs is fine and dandy but proper technique won’t get many things delivered.

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