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Journals Psychology Newsletter for 2026-02-10 ( 1 items )  
University of Florida: 'Dirty Job' Stigma Costs Workers $100K in Earnings Over Career Lifetime, Research Finds (10)
GAINESVILLE, Florida, Feb. 10 (TNSjou) -- The University of Florida issued the following news: * * * 'Dirty job' stigma costs workers $100K in earnings over career lifetime, research finds Despite filling essential jobs, "dirty roles," like janitors, elderly caregivers and morticians, face reduced earnings and opportunities even after moving into new, "cleaner" roles, according to new research from the University of Florida. By Allison Alsup Workers who are employed in "dirty jobs" - consid more PR