Some research suggests that it helps relieve stress under high-stress conditions (such as loss of a loved one, divorce, job loss, etc).

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Changing jobs is a hassle (interviews, ramp-up, 401K, uncertainty, loss of seniority, etc.).

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Moreover, virtually all revenue growth has been applied to pet projects, loss-making industries, etc.

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Build a spreadsheet that quantifies the costs (loss in revenue, customer dissatisfaction, etc.) and benefits (reduced support costs, freed up engineers, happier employees) and get it in front of upper management.

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In our society many of us are comfortable paying for property insurance (car, home, etc) and writing off the sure loss as payment for financial security in case of an accident.

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You start to see the problem, because even the most focused lasers can experience a loss of signal when it passes through water, water vapor, etc.

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With the loss of inefficient internal combustion engines along with the use of heat-pumps and better insulation in the building sector etc.

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