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I wondered the same. A good work / life balance and boundaries for work can really offset a less than ideal workplace. Work seems to really take a toll on OP, makes me wonder about how those boundaries are working.

It's a shame that they don't present the actual data, but rather an interpretation of it. As is, the report is not very useful.

There are studies on PubMed. Most are looking specifically at the medical professions, but there should be some generalized stuff in there too if you search a bit.

Job satisfaction has been listed as a major part of happiness in the population in general. But yeah, it does present more in men.